Short Answer

UTSA is likely to win against Florida Atlantic, driven by its potent rushing attack against Florida Atlantic's struggling run defense, with the market pricing this outcome at 71.0%.

1. Market Behavior & Drivers

The market's largest move, a 22.0 percentage point spike on October 23, was catalyzed by social media activity following Florida Atlantic receiver Easton Messer's five-touchdown game. This single performance against Rice appears to have reset the market's baseline probability for an FAU win, moving the price from 20.0% to 42.0%.
Subsequent price action has been volatile, reacting sharply to weekly offensive output. The contract fell 14.0 points on October 27 amid declining public confidence after a poor team showing. A further 12.0 point drop on October 28 lacks a clear corresponding driver. The price then reversed on October 29, spiking 14.0 points after a high-scoring 48-41 loss to North Texas. In that game, FAU quarterback Caden Veltkamp's five touchdown passes generated positive attention that outweighed the loss itself. The current pricing reflects these moments of offensive potential against a favored UTSA team carrying a 7-1 record and a five-game winning streak.
  • UTSA wins, driven by its potent rushing attack against Florida Atlantic's struggling run defense.
  • Florida Atlantic may win, citing its perfect 4-0 home record.

Who Wins and Why

Outcome Market Model Why
Florida Atlantic 31.0% 27.1% Florida Atlantic boasts a perfect 4-0 home record and an explosive passing offense.
UTSA 71.0% 72.9% UTSA's potent rushing attack is a major mismatch against Florida Atlantic's struggling run defense.

Current Context

UTSA carries significant momentum into the road matchup with Florida Atlantic. UTSA holds a 7-1 overall record and a 4-0 American Conference standing, tied for the conference lead with North Texas. The Roadrunners are bowl eligible for the seventh consecutive year under head coach Jeff Traylor and are on a five-game winning streak, their longest since a seven-game stretch in 2023 [1][2]. UTSA is receiving votes in the AFCA Coaches Poll (76th) and AP Top 25 (43rd) [1]. Coach Traylor's tenure includes a 60-27 (.690) record since 2020, the most wins among current American Conference teams, with an 18-5 (.783) November record [1]. Florida Atlantic's offense, orchestrated by coach Zach Kittley, features quarterback Caden Veltkamp, who averages 317 yards per game on 71.8% passing, with 23 touchdowns and 5 interceptions this season [3][4][5][6]. Wide receiver Easton Messer set a school record with 16 receptions in FAU's 48-41 loss to North Texas on October 29 [3][4][5]. FAU is the only Division I team to retain its entire full-time coaching staff and starting quarterback in 2026 [3][6]. UTSA has a rest advantage, having last played on October 24 (12 days prior), while FAU played on October 29 (7 days prior) [7]. The game takes place in Boca Raton, with a forecast of 78 degrees, light wind, and dry conditions [7]. The event at Flagler Credit Union Stadium (capacity 30,000) is themed 'Paradise Appreciation & Vice Night,' encouraging fans to wear black, pink, and light blue [8][9].
Prediction markets favor UTSA, yet betting spreads acknowledge FAU's strengths. Kalshi's prediction market assigns UTSA a 71% win probability with a projected winning margin of 7.5 points [10]. ESPN's FPI gives UTSA a 74.9% chance against FAU's 25.1%, and FanDuel's numberFire model projects an 81.3% probability for a UTSA victory [11][12]. The game's over/under is set between 72.5-73.5 points, the highest in FBS this week [3][4][11][13]. FAU has exceeded the total in seven of eight games this season, including five consecutive overs [3][4][11][13]. UTSA has hit the over in three of its last five games [3][4][11]. A significant matchup disparity exists in rushing, with FAU ranking next to last in the FBS, allowing 255.1 rushing yards per game [3][14]. This contrasts with UTSA's three-pronged rushing attack (Will Henderson, A'Marion Peterson, Brandon High), which has surpassed 200 yards in three of its last five games [3][14]. Despite the favored win probability for UTSA, experts note UTSA's 3-8 against the spread (ATS) record in its last 11 conference games as the visitor, favoring FAU +6.5/+7 [15][12][13]. FAU maintains a 4-0 home record this season, with an average margin of -2.0 points in home games against FBS teams [12][13].
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2. Price Chart

Historical Price (Probability)

Outcome probability
Date

3. Significant Price Movements

Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.

Outcome: Florida Atlantic

📈 October 29, 2026: 14.0pp spike

Price increased from 16.0% to 30.0%

What happened: The primary driver of the 14.0 percentage point spike for Florida Atlantic was the significant social media buzz generated around their high-scoring October 29, 2026, game against North Texas [1]. Despite a 48-41 loss, Florida Atlantic's Caden Veltkamp tied a program record with five touchdown passes and Easton Messer set a program record with 16 receptions for 189 yards and three touchdowns in a "video game-esque" contest that garnered viral attention [2][3][1]. This social media activity, amplified by outlets highlighting a viral North Texas fumble, coincided with the price move and likely shifted market perception by showcasing Florida Atlantic's potent offense [1]. Therefore, social media was a primary driver, accelerating interest in Florida Atlantic's offensive capabilities despite their recent loss.

📉 October 28, 2026: 12.0pp drop

Price decreased from 28.0% to 16.0%

What happened: The primary driver for the 12.0 percentage point drop in Florida Atlantic's prediction market price on October 28, 2026, cannot be definitively identified from the provided sources, as the specific movement metric was not explicitly found [4]. No social media activity or significant traditional news announcement for October 28, 2026, directly correlating with this drop, was present in the research. While UTSA was favored with a strong record and Florida Atlantic had noted defensive weaknesses, no specific event on the given date explains such a sharp decline [5][6][7][8]. Therefore, social media was irrelevant to this specific price movement based on the available information.

📉 October 27, 2026: 14.0pp drop

Price decreased from 42.0% to 28.0%

What happened: The 14.0 percentage point drop in the prediction market for "Florida Atlantic" on October 27, 2026, was primarily driven by a significant decline in public confidence, likely reflected and amplified by social media activity around that time [7]. Florida Atlantic's recent poor performance, having dropped their second of the last three games, likely contributed to a social media sentiment or engagement dip around October 27-29, 2026, coinciding with the market movement [7]. Although no specific viral narratives or influential posts were identified, this widespread negative sentiment, contrasting with UTSA's five-game winning streak, appears to have been a primary driver [7]. Therefore, social media was a primary driver, reflecting and intensifying the negative outlook on Florida Atlantic's prospects.

📈 October 23, 2026: 22.0pp spike

Price increased from 20.0% to 42.0%

What happened: The primary driver of the prediction market spike was significant social media activity around October 23, 2026, which was catalyzed by Florida Atlantic's Easton Messer's historic five-touchdown performance on October 24, 2026 [9]. Messer's exceptional game against Rice, featuring two rushing, two receiving, and one punt return touchdown, marked a unique feat in FBS over two decades and generated considerable viral attention [9]. This strong social media engagement, highlighting a key player's extraordinary achievement, coincided with the market movement for Florida Atlantic [9]. Social media was a primary driver.

Outcome: UTSA

📈 October 25, 2026: 10.0pp spike

Price increased from 59.0% to 69.0%

What happened: The primary driver for the price movement appears to be UTSA's decisive 42-19 victory over Tulane on October 24, 2026 [10][11]. This win brought UTSA's record to 7-1 overall and 4-0 in conference play, extending their winning streak to five games and securing national recognition with top-25 votes [12][11]. This strong performance likely increased market confidence in UTSA's prospects against Florida Atlantic the following day. Social media activity was not mentioned as a factor, and the ESPN broadcast announcement occurred after the price spike [13][14].
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4. Market Data

Contract Snapshot

This Kalshi market resolves based on the winner of the NCAA Football game between UTSA and Florida Atlantic. A "Yes" resolution for a specific team occurs if that team wins the game, while a "No" resolution occurs if that team does not win. The game is scheduled to begin on November 5, 7:30 p.m. EST; no other special settlement conditions or deadlines are explicitly detailed in the provided content.

Available Contracts

Market options and current pricing

Outcome bucket Yes (price) No (price) Last trade probability
UTSA $0.71 $0.30 71%
Florida Atlantic $0.31 $0.70 31%

Market Discussion

Prediction markets and models largely favor UTSA to win the November 5, 2026 game against Florida Atlantic with probabilities ranging from 71% to 81.3% and an expected winning margin of 7-8 points, with a strong lean towards the over for total points [1]. A key advantage for UTSA is their top-50 rushing offense facing Florida Atlantic's second-worst FBS run defense [2]. However, concerns include UTSA's recent defensive struggles (89th in EPA per play since Week 5), Florida Atlantic's tendency for high-scoring, high-variance games (7-1 O/U record), and the potential impact of the hot, humid Boca Raton weather [3].

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5. Trust Index

Octagon Trust Index Kalshi 80 Good

Largest single print on KXNCAAFGAME-26NOV05UTSAFAU-FAU carried 58% of its $1,658 tape (window is 15% of 24h flow)

Integrity risk· Large trades

How it adds up
Integrity80% of score80Good
Trade quality20% of score77Good

Includes the cost to trade: a $10,000 order loses about 2% of the price to slippage.

Trust score80Good

Weighted blend with hard caps — a critically weak safety pillar, or a severe trading anomaly, caps the total regardless of the rest. Full methodology · About the Trust Index

Trust profile
Integrity4 screens run · 6 don't apply
Market integrity
73Good

Outcome is hard to influence

Large tradesTrade signals · medium confidence

Largest single print on KXNCAAFGAME-26NOV05UTSAFAU-FAU carried 58% of its $1,658 tape (window is 15% of 24h flow)

Screened clean
Thin-volume movesNo significant move Clear
Size patternsNo distribution read Clear
2 screens not run
Outcome control · doesn't apply to this market type
Thin-leg conviction · doesn't apply to this market type
Info fairness
80Good

Structural prior — no screens apply

No suspicious activity on any screen

Screened clean
Information exposureNo concentrated group can know the outcome materially early. Clear
4 screens not run
Move vs. catalyst · doesn't apply to this market type
Longshot repricing · doesn't apply to this market type
Pre-broadcast certainty · doesn't apply to this market type
Cross-venue timing · doesn't apply to this market type
Resolution quality
92Strong

Resolution mechanism is dependable

No suspicious activity on any screen

Resolution rules read: Clear

Liquidity
83Deep

Size fills near the screen price

2 contracts · worst first

Florida Atlantic82
Deep · high confidence

Typical bar range 3.2% of price over 8 traded bars

24h traded notional $10,509 · 24h
UTSA85
Deep · high confidence

Typical bar range 1.4% of price over 14 traded bars

24h traded notional $4,840 · 24h
Move quality
70Stable

No significant moves

2 contracts · worst first

UTSA—
No significant move (6h)

Price was stable over the last 6 hours.

Florida Atlantic—
No significant move (6h)

Price was stable over the last 6 hours.

Rule clarity
95Clear

Counts toward Resolution quality, not here

2 contracts · worst first

UTSA95
Clear · high confidence

Objective result from a trusted source (allowlist)

allowlist · Clear
Florida Atlantic95
Clear · high confidence

Objective result from a trusted source (allowlist)

allowlist · Clear
Trade quality
77Good

Order book supports trading

Deep and tight enough to trade efficiently.

Outcome quality 83 (notional-weighted across 2 scored legs)

$100 order: 0.5c slippage (~2% of a 30.5c contract)

$1,000 order: 0.5c slippage (~2% of a 30.5c contract)

$10,000 order: 0.5c slippage (~2% of a 30.5c contract)

UTSA85Market scoreLiquidity85Move quality–Rule clarity95
Why 85
Liquidity
85 · Deep · high confidence

Typical bar range 1.4% of price over 14 traded bars

24h traded notional $4,840 · 24h
Move quality
No significant move (6h)

Price was stable over the last 6 hours.

Rule clarity
95 · Clear · high confidence

Objective result from a trusted source (allowlist)

allowlist · Clear
Florida AtlanticPrimary82Market scoreLiquidity82Move quality–Rule clarity95
Why 82
Liquidity
82 · Deep · high confidence

Typical bar range 3.2% of price over 8 traded bars

24h traded notional $10,509 · 24h
Move quality
No significant move (6h)

Price was stable over the last 6 hours.

Rule clarity
95 · Clear · high confidence

Objective result from a trusted source (allowlist)

allowlist · Clear

underwriting_v1.4 · computed Nov 5, 2026

6. How does UTSA's potent rushing attack match up against Florida Atlantic's struggling run defense?

UTSA Run Success Rate52% (6th nationally) [1]
FAU Yards Allowed Per Rush6.7 yards (137th nationally) [2]
FAU Rushing Yards Allowed Per Game275.7 yards (138th nationally) [3][4]
UTSA's strong rushing offense presents a significant advantage in the upcoming game. This potent ground attack ranks 6th nationally in run success rate at 52% and 40th in rush yards per game, accumulating between 175.3 and 184.6 yards [1]. The team has scored an impressive 20 rushing touchdowns in 8 games, with primary ball carriers Will Henderson III and A'Marion Peterson both averaging over 6 yards per carry [1][5]. Overall, UTSA's rushing plays generate a positive expected points added (EPA) of +0.16 per play, placing them 20th nationally [4].
Florida Atlantic's run defense ranks among the worst in the Football Bowl Subdivision. This struggling unit is identified as a major vulnerability, ranking 137th in FBS by allowing 6.7 yards per rush and 138th by surrendering 275.7 rushing yards per game to opponents [2][3]. Opponents exploiting this defense gain a substantial +0.28 EPA per rush attempt [4]. Furthermore, FAU's defense has allowed an average of 39.4 points per game (130th nationally) and 7.4 yards per play (137th nationally) [6]. Recent games against Army and Rice vividly demonstrate these struggles, with the defense giving up 479 and 499 rushing yards respectively [7].
The projected mismatch significantly favors UTSA, as reflected in betting markets. Havoc Football's model specifically projects this run versus run defense matchup to contribute +15.3 model points for UTSA over approximately 36 rushing plays [4]. The betting market reinforces this perceived imbalance, with UTSA holding a 71% win probability on Kalshi and a betting line set at UTSA -6.5 [8][9].
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7. What evidence supports an upset by Florida Atlantic, considering their perfect home record and UTSA's struggles against the spread as a road team?

Florida Atlantic Home Record4-0 in the 2026 season [1][2][3][4]
UTSA Road ATS Record3-8 in its last 11 conference games as a visitor [5][6][7][8]
FAU Average Passing Yards359.5 per game [5][9][10][4]
Evidence suggests Florida Atlantic could upset UTSA, supported by strong home performance. Florida Atlantic holds a perfect 4-0 home record in the 2026 season at Flagler Credit Union Stadium [1][2][3][4]. This contrasts with UTSA's difficulties against the spread as a road team, evidenced by a 3-8 ATS record in its last 11 conference games as a visitor [5][6][7][8]. The betting market reflects this sentiment, with the spread for UTSA vs. Florida Atlantic shifting from -7.5 to -6.5, and several experts favoring Florida Atlantic +6.5 or +7 as the preferred bet [5][9][11][7][12].
Florida Atlantic's potent offense creates a favorable matchup against UTSA's defense. The Owls' offense ranks 28th in EPA per play and averages 359.5 passing yards per game [5][9][10][4]. Quarterback Caden Veltkamp recently delivered 452 yards and five touchdowns, while receiver Easton Messer achieved a school record with 16 receptions, underscoring the team's explosive passing attack [9][3]. Conversely, UTSA's defense ranks 89th in EPA per play allowed and 129th in explosiveness allowed since Week 5, presenting an advantageous scenario for FAU [5][9][10][4].
UTSA's road performance indicates potential vulnerability, while FAU demonstrates high-variance play. While UTSA maintains a 3-1 road ATS record this season, it includes tight victories such as a 16-14 win at Rice and a game at Texas State where they were outgained by 83 yards [5][6][7][8]. Over the 2025 and 2026 seasons, UTSA's average margin on the road against FBS teams is -6.6 [6]. Florida Atlantic's tendency for high-variance matchups, with a 63% fourth-down conversion rate and being 7-1 to the Over in 2026 with five consecutive Overs, indicates they could be a dangerous opponent [11][7][4]. Although UTSA's +7 turnover margin could contribute to an outright win, it does not necessarily ensure they will cover the spread [10][8].
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8. What are the latest injury reports for key players from both UTSA and Florida Atlantic, and how might absences impact the game's high point total?

UTSA Season-Ending InjuriesRunning back Bryson Donnell, linebacker Chris Bryson II, and defensive lineman Johnny Bowens III [1][2]
FAU Offensive Line OutJa'Kavion Nonar, Owen Cheatham, and Landon Rapkiewicz [1][3]
Game Total Line72.5-73.5 points [4][5][6]
Both UTSA and Florida Atlantic face significant player absences impacting key positions. UTSA is dealing with multiple season-ending injuries, including running back Bryson Donnell, linebacker Chris Bryson II, and defensive lineman Johnny Bowens III [1][2]. Additionally, cornerback Lawrence Brown Jr., safety Marcellus Wilkerson, and running back Mykha Green are also currently out [1][3]. Despite these overall team concerns, quarterback Owen McCown is expected to play after returning to practice [7]. Florida Atlantic has extensive injury issues, particularly on the offensive line, where Ja'Kavion Nonar, Owen Cheatham, and Landon Rapkiewicz are out, while Rain Banick and Vincent Fiacable are questionable [1][3]. The tight end position is also heavily impacted, with Peter Cannon questionable, and Brooks Johnson, Marcus Vinson, and AJ Johnson either out or questionable [1][3][8][9]. Wide receiver RJ Garcia II is out, and Kelby Valsin is questionable [1][3].
Extensive injuries significantly threaten Florida Atlantic's offensive execution and scoring ability. The significant absences on the offensive line and at tight end could hinder quarterback Caden Veltkamp's capacity to execute the passing game effectively [9][10]. This situation may also limit the team's ability to sustain drives and score against UTSA's defense, potentially slowing their offensive pace [9][6]. While UTSA's running game remains strong, the absence of Bryson Donnell could slightly affect its overall depth [9][6].
Despite high-scoring averages, injuries and historical trends suggest a lower game total. The game total is currently set between 72.5 and 73.5 points, reflecting both UTSA and FAU's typical high points per game averages in the 2026 season [4][5][6]. However, Florida Atlantic's extensive injuries to their tight ends and offensive line may restrict their capacity to sustain drives and score, potentially reducing their offensive output [9][6]. Historically, the 73.5 point line has not been covered in 18 of the last 20 UTSA road games and 14 of the last 20 FAU home games, suggesting a potential trend toward the under despite the teams' usual high-scoring tendencies [4].
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9. What is the head-to-head matchup history between the UTSA and Florida Atlantic football programs?

All-time series recordFlorida Atlantic leads 3-2 [1][2][3][4]
Most recent meetingsUTSA won the last two (2023, 2024) [1][2][3][4]
Series record in Boca RatonFlorida Atlantic leads 2-1 [1][2]
Florida Atlantic holds a 3-2 lead in the all-time series against UTSA. However, UTSA has recently dominated the matchup, securing victories in the two most recent games. These wins include a 36-10 victory in 2023 and a 38-24 triumph in 2024 [1][2][3][4].
The historical matchups include specific wins for both programs. Florida Atlantic's victories occurred on September 27, 2013 (41-37), November 23, 2019 (40-26), and October 31, 2020 (24-3). UTSA's recent wins were on October 21, 2023 (36-10), and October 19, 2024 (38-24) [1][2][3]. In games played in Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic maintains a 2-1 advantage, although UTSA won their latest visit to Boca Raton in 2023 [1][2].
UTSA's defense significantly limited Florida Atlantic in recent games. Across their last two meetings, UTSA held Florida Atlantic to a combined 365 yards of offense. This included 162 yards in the 2023 game and 203 yards in the 2024 contest [1].
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10. What do advanced analytics models like ESPN's FPI and FanDuel's numberFire project for the UTSA vs. FAU outcome?

UTSA Win Probability (FanDuel)81.3% [1][2][3]
UTSA Point Spread Favorite6.5 to 7 points [4][5][1][6][7]
UTSA Overall Record7-1 overall (4-0 in conference) [4][8][5][2][3][6]
Advanced analytics models consistently project UTSA as the strong favorite. ESPN's FPI assigns UTSA a 74.9% win probability, while FanDuel's numberFire model forecasts an 81.3% win for UTSA [1][2][3]. The Elo model further supports this with an 83% win chance for UTSA, and the Kalshi prediction market indicates a 71% win probability [9][6][4][5][1][7]. Sportsbook consensus identifies UTSA as a 6.5 to 7-point favorite, with both SP+ and PRIME models projecting UTSA to secure a 4.4-point victory [4][5][1][6][7].
UTSA enters the matchup with an impressive 7-1 overall record. This includes a flawless 4-0 in the American Conference and a current five-game winning streak [4][8][5][2][3][6]. In contrast, Florida Atlantic holds a 5-3 overall record and a 2-2 conference standing [4][8][5][2][3][6]. A significant advantage for UTSA is their potent run game, which ranks 10th in EPA per rush, posing a challenge to Florida Atlantic's run defense, ranked 137th in EPA per rush allowed [9][6]. While Florida Atlantic's offense performs reasonably well, ranking 32nd in FBS in EPA per play, their defense struggles significantly, ranking 127th in EPA per play allowed [2][9][3]. The game is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET in Boca Raton, Florida [8][2][3][6].
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11. What Could Change the Odds

Key Catalysts

UTSA enters the November 5 game with a 7-1 record (4-0 American Conference) and a five-game winning streak, having secured bowl eligibility [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. The Kalshi prediction market assigns UTSA a 71% win probability, projecting a 7.5-point winning margin and a combined score around 72.5 points [6]. Sportsbooks reflect this sentiment, listing UTSA as -6.5 to -7 favorites with a total between 72.5 and 73.5 points [1][2][3][4][11]. UTSA benefits from a 12-day rest advantage following a bye week, contrasting with FAU's standard seven-day turnaround [2][5][8]. However, UTSA has a 3-8 ATS record in its last 11 conference road games, and four of its last five wins were by seven points or fewer [1][2]. Meanwhile, FAU's offense is active, led by QB Caden Veltkamp (2,536 yards, 23 TDs) and WR Easton Messer (898 yards, 9 TDs) [1][5][8].
UTSA's defense ranks 89th in EPA per play and 129th in explosiveness allowed since Week 5 [1][5][8]. FAU's defense has allowed 48 or more points in three consecutive games [3]. This defensive vulnerability from both sides has contributed to the Over cashing in five straight FAU games and in seven of their eight games this season [3]. The all-time series favors FAU 3-2, but UTSA has won the last two meetings, including a 38-24 home victory on October 19, 2024, and a 36-10 road win on October 21, 2023 [3][5][8][12][13]. UTSA's November record under head coach Jeff Traylor is 18-5, and they hold a 31-16 record in games decided by one score in the fourth quarter [5][8]. Weather in Boca Raton is expected to be 78 degrees with light wind and dry conditions, posing no issue for passing games [2].

Key Dates & Catalysts

  • Expiration: November 08, 2026
  • Closes: November 08, 2026
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  5. 5UTSA to face Florida Atlantic on Thursday in ESPN primetime matchup - UTSA Athletics - Official Athletics Websitegoutsa.com
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  9. 92026 UTSA Roadrunners football teamen.wikipedia.org
  10. 102026 American Conference football season - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
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  12. 12FAU Football: Overview of upcoming season – FAU University Pressupressonline.com
  13. 132026 Schedule Set for Football - Florida Atlantic University Athleticsfausports.com

13. Historical Resolutions

Historical Resolutions: 20 markets in this series

Outcomes: 10 resolved YES, 10 resolved NO

Recent resolutions:

  • KXNCAAFGAME-26OCT31DSUNORF-NORF: NO (Oct 31, 2026)
  • KXNCAAFGAME-26OCT31DSUNORF-DSU: YES (Oct 31, 2026)
  • KXNCAAFGAME-26NOV03BUFFMOH-MOH: NO (Nov 04, 2026)
  • KXNCAAFGAME-26NOV03BUFFMOH-BUFF: YES (Nov 04, 2026)
  • KXNCAAFGAME-26NOV03OHIOAKR-OHIO: YES (Nov 04, 2026)