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20 source contracts·Kalshi 20·refreshed just now·Closes Jan 14, 2027 · 119d

Will Ohio St. be #1 ranked team on College Football AP Poll week 1 rankings

Liquidity-weighted aggregate sits at 15% across 20 Kalshi contracts.

Implied probability

15%
0%50%100%

Kalshi

15%

20 contracts

Polymarket

not bound

Cross-venue gap

single venue

24h move

no pin

24h volume

$180

20 contracts

Closes

Jan 14, 2027

119 days

30-day trend

0%50%100%-30d-3w-2w-1wtodayAggregate: 19% (24 days, 24 points)Aggregate: 19% on 2026-09-12
Aggregate of 20 contracts · 24d

Bracket families

8 clusters across 20 contracts.

These contracts were grouped by title similarity. The headline aggregate combines all clusters; verify the cluster you actually need before quoting a number.

Cluster 1

Will Texas be the #1 ranked team on College Football AP Poll Week

3 contracts$180

Cluster 2

Will Georgia be the #1 ranked team on College Football AP Poll Week

3 contracts$0

Cluster 3

Will Notre Dame be the #1 ranked team on College Football AP Poll Week 1

3 contracts$0

Cluster 4

Will Ohio St. be the #1 ranked team on College Football AP Poll Week 1

3 contracts$0

Cluster 5

Will Indiana be the #1 ranked team on College Football AP Poll Week 1

2 contracts$0

Cluster 6

Will Oregon be the #1 ranked team on College Football AP Poll Week 1

2 contracts$0

Cluster 7

Will LSU be the #1 ranked team on College Football AP Poll Week 1

2 contracts$0

Cluster 8

Will Miami (FL) be the #1 ranked team on College Football AP Poll Week 1

2 contracts$0

Analysis

This market estimates an 11% probability that Ohio State will be ranked #1 in the AP College Football Poll for Week 1 of the 2026 season. The relatively low odds reflect that preseason #1 rankings typically go to teams with established championship credentials or dominant recent track records. Ohio State would need to enter the season with either an exceptionally strong returning roster or significant offseason improvements to secure the top ranking ahead of other perennial powerhouses. The Week 1 AP Poll will be released in early September 2026, incorporating spring game results, recruiting classes, and offseason roster changes. Key factors include Ohio State's returning talent level, their offseason transfers and recruiting performance, comparisons to other traditional contenders, and preseason expert consensus.

  • Ohio State's roster composition heading into 2026, particularly at key positions and depth on both sides of the ball
  • Transfer portal activity and recruiting class rankings relative to other top-tier programs competing for #1 ranking
  • Performance indicators from spring practice and bowl eligibility status from the 2025 season
  • Preseason rankings from major publications and expert polling trends in the weeks leading up to Week 1
  • Comparative strength of other traditional powerhouses entering the 2026 season (Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame, etc.)

What moved the line

  • Sep 12Ohio St.20pp3010¢ · Kalshi
  • Sep 10Ohio St.18pp3012¢ · Kalshi
  • Sep 11Ohio St.18pp1230¢ · Kalshi
  • Sep 10Ohio St.16pp3014¢ · Kalshi
  • Sep 10Ohio St.12pp3321¢ · Kalshi

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