TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$134,145,987
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,441,166,947
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Closed: Sep 5, 3:31 PM EST
Kalshi
This market focuses on predicting which team will score the first touchdown in an upcoming college football game. It includes scenarios where either team scores first or if no touchdown is scored at all during the game, including any overtime periods. The outcome depends purely on the game's live progression and scoring events.
The event determines which team scores the first touchdown in the Tennessee St. vs Georgia college football game scheduled for September 5, 2026, with three possible outcomes: Georgia scores first, Tennessee State scores first, or no team scores a touchdown. 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 of its scheduled time, the market resolves to a fair price. Kalshi explicitly states it is not affiliated with the NCAA, and all trademarks remain property of their respective owners.
Prediction market odds in this market often differ from traditional sportsbook lines due to the speculative nature of trader activity and the inclusion of broader outcome possibilities. While sportsbooks may set fixed lines based on historical data and analyst input, prediction markets let participants bet directly on real-time probabilities, which can shift more rapidly with new information or momentum swings during the game. These differences create unique value for bettors looking beyond standard point spreads or money lines.
This market resolves around Sep 5, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The first team to cross the goal line for a touchdown during the live game determines the result, and the market settles based on official game records and broadcast confirmations. No subjective judgment is required — the resolution follows the clear, objective progression of play as reported by authoritative sports sources.
Injuries to key offensive players, weather disruptions affecting game tempo, and strategic decisions by coaches — such as aggressive early down plays — could all shift expectations for who scores first. Additionally, significant line movements in traditional sportsbooks or high-profile analyst predictions may influence trader sentiment on Kalshi, causing rapid repricing. Any development that alters the perceived likelihood of early scoring will likely create volatility in this market right up until kickoff and beyond.