TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$245,801,863
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,902,097,102
417,059
Markets across
40,178
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,415
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 24, 10:08 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the performance gap between two college football teams specifically within one quarter of play. It focuses on how much one team outscores the other during that defined period, offering various thresholds for victory margins.
The event resolves based on the point differential between Utah State and Texas State during the third quarter of their college football game scheduled for October 24, 2026. Multiple markets exist with varying threshold point spreads, each determining a 'Yes' outcome if the winning team exceeds its specific margin during that quarter. All markets exclusively consider points scored in the third quarter, disregarding the full-game result. If the game is postponed but commences within 48 hours of the original start time, the markets remain active and resolve according to the official third-quarter result. Should the game fail to start within this 48-hour window, all markets resolve to a fair price, ensuring equitable treatment for all participants regardless of game timing.
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 aim to balance action on both sides, while this market is driven by individuals trading based on their own analysis and information. Often, you’ll see prediction markets move faster to incorporate new information than sportsbooks, potentially offering a more accurate reflection of the true probability of an event. However, sportsbook odds are readily accessible and provide a common benchmark for comparison.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous double auction. Traders buy and sell contracts representing different spread outcomes, and the price of each contract reflects the probability of that outcome occurring. As more traders buy contracts for a particular spread, the price increases, indicating a higher perceived likelihood. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The market depth shows the available contracts at various price points, allowing traders to assess the potential cost of entering or exiting a position. This dynamic pricing mechanism ensures that the market price reflects the collective intelligence of all participants.
This market resolves around Oct 25, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the final 3rd quarter spread of the Utah St. vs Texas St. game will be used to determine which contracts pay out. The official result will be sourced from established sports data providers to ensure accuracy and transparency. Traders holding contracts on the correct spread will receive a payout, while those on incorrect spreads will not. The resolution process is designed to be objective and based on publicly available information.
Several factors could influence the price of this market. Any news regarding injuries to key players on either the Utah St. or Texas St. teams would likely cause movement. Changes in weather forecasts, particularly if they suggest conditions favoring one team’s style of play, could also impact trading activity. Furthermore, significant betting patterns observed in sportsbooks, or even public sentiment expressed on social media, could influence traders’ decisions. Finally, any late-breaking news related to team strategy or coaching decisions might also contribute to price fluctuations.