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Closed: Oct 17, 8:00 PM EST
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This event tracks which team will score the first touchdown in an upcoming college football game between Notre Dame and BYU. It includes scenarios where either team scores first or if no touchdown is scored at all during the game, including any overtime periods.
The event determines whether BYU, Notre Dame, or neither team scores the first touchdown in their college football game scheduled for October 17, 2026. All touchdowns—including those from offensive, defensive, or special teams plays—are counted. If the first touchdown occurs in overtime, it still counts toward resolving the market. Should the game be postponed but commence within 48 hours of its original start time, the market remains active and resolves based on the official result. If the game does not start within 48 hours of the scheduled time, the market resolves to a fair price. If no team scores a touchdown at any point in the game, including overtime, the “No team scores a TD” market resolves as the winner.
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’s prices are driven purely by supply and demand from traders who are incentivized to be accurate in their predictions. Discrepancies can arise due to differing information, biases, or simply the dynamics of each venue. It’s common to see prediction markets move faster to incorporate new information than sportsbooks, potentially offering a more efficient assessment of the likely outcome.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction. Traders buy and sell contracts representing the probability of each outcome – in this case, either Notre Dame or BYU scoring the first touchdown. The price of a contract reflects the market’s collective belief about that outcome’s likelihood. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders participate, the prices adjust to reflect new information and changing sentiment. The closer we get to the event, the more volatile the prices may become as the uncertainty decreases and the potential for profit or loss increases.
This market resolves around Oct 18, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Resolution will be based on which team scores the first touchdown in the Notre Dame vs BYU game. The official game records will be used to determine the winning outcome. It’s important to note that any scoring plays subject to review or overturned by officials will be reflected in the final resolution, ensuring accuracy and fairness in determining the result of this market.
Several factors could influence the price of this market. News regarding key player injuries for either Notre Dame or BYU would likely cause significant movement. Unexpected weather conditions impacting the game could also shift probabilities. Furthermore, any late-breaking information about team strategies or coaching decisions might influence traders’ assessments. Public sentiment, as reflected in polls or expert analyses, can also play a role, though the market ultimately reflects the collective judgment of those directly trading contracts on Kalshi.