TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.5b
24H VOL:
$271,200,656
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,922,627,141
420,368
Markets across
40,352
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,484
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
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Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 17, 11:45 PM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks which team will lead after the first quarter of play in an upcoming college football game between Nebraska and Oregon. It focuses solely on the scoring dynamics of the opening quarter, ignoring the full game result. The outcome depends on which team has the higher point total when the first quarter ends, or if the scores are level.
If Oregon wins the 1st quarter of the Nebraska vs Oregon college football game originally scheduled for Oct 17, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If Nebraska wins the 1st quarter of the Nebraska vs Oregon college football game originally scheduled for Oct 17, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. If neither team wins the 1st quarter of the Nebraska vs Oregon college football game originally scheduled for Oct 17, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd, often differing from initial sportsbook lines. Sportsbooks set their odds based on models and public perception, aiming to balance action on both sides. This market, however, allows traders to express their own informed opinions, potentially leading to odds that more accurately predict the actual outcome. You may find that as the event approaches, the odds on Kalshi converge with sportsbook odds, or they may diverge if traders identify information not yet reflected in traditional betting markets. It’s a valuable comparison for anyone following the game.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing each possible outcome. The price of a contract reflects the probability of that outcome occurring, as perceived by the market participants. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. Traders are incentivized to set prices accurately, as they profit from correctly predicting the outcome. As more traders participate and new information becomes available, the prices adjust, providing a real-time assessment of the likelihood of each team winning the first quarter. The current volume indicates the level of interest and confidence in each potential result.
This market resolves around Oct 18, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the official result of which team won the first quarter of the Nebraska vs Oregon football game will determine the winning contract. The resolution will be based on the official game statistics and scores as reported by a trusted source. Traders holding the winning contract will receive a payout based on the final market price at resolution, while those holding losing contracts will forfeit their investment.
Several factors could influence trading activity in this market. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either the Nebraska or Oregon teams would likely cause significant movement. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest adverse playing conditions, could also impact the odds. Furthermore, late-breaking news about team strategies or coaching decisions might prompt traders to reassess their predictions. Public sentiment, as reflected in polls or expert analyses, could also play a role, although the market’s wisdom-of-the-crowd approach often filters out noise and focuses on more substantive information.