TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$245,801,863
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,902,097,102
417,059
Markets across
40,178
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,415
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 24, 4:07 PM EST
Kalshi
This market focuses on predicting which team will score the first touchdown in an upcoming college football game between Michigan State and UCLA. It includes scenarios where either team scores first, or neither team scores a touchdown during the entire game, including any overtime periods.
The market determines which team scores the first touchdown in the Michigan State versus UCLA college football game scheduled for October 24, 2026, with three possible outcomes: UCLA scores first, Michigan State scores first, or neither team scores a touchdown at all. All types of touchdowns—offensive, defensive, and special teams—are counted, including those scored in overtime. If the game is postponed but starts within 48 hours of the original time, the market remains active and resolves based on the actual result. If the game does not start within 48 hours, the market resolves to a fair price. The markets are independent of any official NCAA affiliation, and all trademarks remain property of their respective owners.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks often set initial lines to balance action, while this market allows traders to freely adjust prices based on their own analysis and information. This can lead to prediction markets being more accurate, particularly as the event approaches and more information is incorporated into the price. However, sportsbook odds still represent a significant benchmark and can provide a useful point of comparison for evaluating the market's current pricing.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning traders can buy and sell contracts representing each possible outcome at any time. The price of a contract reflects the market's probability of that outcome occurring; a higher price indicates a higher perceived probability. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders participate, the prices converge to reflect the collective assessment of the event's likelihood. The market depth, visible on the dashboard, shows the available buy and sell orders at different price points, giving you insight into the current supply and demand for each outcome.
This market resolves around Oct 24, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Resolution will be based on which team is officially recorded as scoring the first touchdown in the Michigan State versus UCLA football game. The official game statistics will serve as the basis for determining the winning outcome. Traders who correctly predicted the first team to score will receive a payout based on the final market price of their chosen contract at the time of resolution.
Several factors could influence the price of this market. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either team, especially quarterbacks or running backs, would likely cause significant movement. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest adverse conditions impacting the passing or running game, could also shift expectations. Finally, late-breaking news regarding team strategy or coaching decisions could also impact trading activity and alter the perceived probabilities of each team scoring the first touchdown. Monitoring these signals can provide valuable insights into potential market movements.