TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$230,589,906
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,885,293,300
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Closed: Oct 3, 9:12 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the combined scoring performance of two college football teams during a specific quarter of their matchup. It focuses solely on the points accumulated in the second quarter, providing insight into potential scoring trends without considering the full game outcome.
The event evaluates whether Utah State and Boise State collectively exceed specified point thresholds during the second quarter of their college football game scheduled for October 3, 2026. Each market corresponds to a different scoring threshold, with outcomes resolving to 'Yes' if the combined points surpass the stated mark. All markets exclusively consider points scored in the second quarter. If the game is postponed but commences within 48 hours of the original start time, the markets remain active and resolve based on the official result. Should the game fail to start within this window, all markets resolve to a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment for all participants.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks set lines based on their own models and need to account for a profit margin, while this market is driven purely by traders’ beliefs about the likely outcome. If a significant number of people believe a particular result is more probable than the sportsbook suggests, the price in this market will move accordingly. It’s common to see discrepancies, especially as new information becomes available and public sentiment shifts.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts. The price of a contract represents the probability of a specific outcome – in this case, the total points scored in the 2nd quarter falling above or below a certain threshold. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders buy contracts predicting a higher score, the price for those contracts increases, and vice versa. This dynamic pricing mechanism reflects the collective forecast of all participants in the market.
This market resolves around Oct 4, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final score of the second quarter between Utah St. and Boise St. will be used to determine whether the total points scored fall above or below the threshold defined by the contracts traded on Kalshi. The official game statistics will serve as the source of truth for settling this market.
Several factors could influence the price of this market. Any news regarding key player injuries for either Utah St. or Boise St. would likely cause movement, as would updates on weather conditions that might affect scoring. Changes in public perception, driven by expert analysis or social media sentiment, could also play a role. Finally, as the game approaches and more information becomes available, increased trading volume will likely lead to greater price fluctuations in this market.