TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$133,388,117
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,436,095,462
405,232
Markets across
30,526
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,693
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 19, 11:15 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks which team will score the first touchdown in an upcoming college football game, or whether no touchdown will be scored at all. It reflects the competitive opening moments of the match, focusing on the offensive performance of each team from the start of play.
The event determines whether UCLA, Purdue, or neither team scores the first touchdown in their college football game scheduled for September 19, 2026. All touchdowns—including those from offensive, defensive, or special teams plays—are counted, even if they occur in overtime. If the game is postponed but starts within 48 hours of the original time, the result still applies. If the game does not start within that window, the market resolves to a fair price. The outcome is based solely on the first touchdown scored, with a specific market resolving to Yes if no team scores a touchdown during the entire game, including overtime periods.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own analysis and aim to balance action on both sides, incorporating a profit margin. This market, however, is driven by individuals trading based on their own information and beliefs. As a result, you may find that the implied probability of each team scoring first differs between Kalshi and major sportsbooks, potentially offering value to informed traders who can identify discrepancies.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning traders buy and sell contracts representing the probability of each outcome. The price of a contract reflects the market’s collective belief about that outcome’s likelihood. As more traders participate, the prices adjust to reflect new information and sentiment. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The contracts trade between 0 and 100, representing the implied probability of the outcome; a higher price indicates a greater perceived chance of that team scoring the first touchdown.
This market resolves around Sep 20, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the market will determine which team scores the first touchdown in the Purdue vs UCLA game. The resolution will be based on official game statistics and play-by-play data, ensuring an accurate and unbiased determination of the winning outcome. Traders will be able to see the final result reflected in their account balances shortly after the game concludes.
Several factors could influence trading activity in this market. News regarding key player injuries for either Purdue or UCLA would likely cause significant shifts in the odds. Unexpected weather forecasts impacting the game's conditions could also play a role. Furthermore, any late-breaking analysis from sports analysts or changes in public perception regarding each team’s offensive capabilities could drive trading volume and price fluctuations. Keep an eye on these signals as they emerge to potentially capitalize on market movements before Sep 20, 2026.