| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 71% | 57¢ | 70¢ | — | $27 | Trade → |
| USC | 40% | 26¢ | 40¢ | — | $2 | Trade → |
| Tie | 0% | 1¢ | 9¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market asks which side will be leading at the end of the first half of the USC vs Washington game (including the possibility of a tie). First-half outcomes matter to traders because they reflect early-game dynamics and are commonly used for in-play hedging or strategy.
USC and Washington have a long history of competitive matchups in college football; games between them often hinge on contrasting offensive styles, coaching adjustments, and turnover battle in the opening half. Team rosters, recent form, and coaching changes in the months leading up to the matchup can materially shift how the first half plays out.
Market prices aggregate participants' expectations about which team will be leading at halftime; they are summaries of market sentiment, not guarantees, and can move quickly as roster news, weather, or in-game information becomes available.
An outcome that names a team means that team is leading on the official scoreboard when the first half ends; the tie outcome means the official halftime score is level.
The market resolves based on the official score at the end of the first half as reported by the market's stated resolution source; that official halftime score is the basis for determining the winning outcome.
Announcements that a starter—especially a quarterback or key defensive player—is out before kickoff can materially change expected first-half dynamics and typically cause market prices to adjust to reflect the new information.
Yes — any scoring play that is recorded on the official scoreboard at the end of the first half, including safeties, return touchdowns, and penalty-related scores, counts toward the first-half result.
If the first half is not completed or there is no official halftime score, the market will be resolved according to the event-resolution rules of the market platform and the official governing body; that can include voiding the market or using an official determination if one is issued.