The Ole Miss vs Texas matchup has become the focal point of a verified new‑user promotion on the Kalshi prediction exchange, as reported by WTOP and Kalshi. New customers who enter promo code WTOP can secure a $55 bonus after completing $25 in qualifying trades. The offer requires a first deposit of at least $10 and applies only to eligible new users in participating U.S. states.
Kalshi’s Texas versus Ole Miss moneyline market showed Texas with a 59 percent win probability and Ole Miss at 41 percent, according to the market snapshot published by WTOP. The contract prices were listed as 59 cents for Texas and 41 cents for Ole Miss, with total trading volume above $1.37 million. Those figures reflect active trading and shifting expectations ahead of kickoff.
The exchange also displayed related markets and probabilities. Traders assigned a 47 percent chance that Texas would win by more than 3.5 points, and a near‑even 51 percent probability on the over for a 53.5 total points line. WTOP noted that these prices and probabilities can fluctuate with trading activity and that the point spread market suggested a competitive game was expected.
WTOP’s summary clarified the promotion mechanics and geographic limits. The offer is restricted to new Kalshi customers who register with promo code WTOP and complete the stated deposit and trading requirements. The promotion is unavailable in Washington, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Nevada, and eligibility rules apply per Kalshi’s terms. WTOP reported the promotion was verified on October 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM Eastern.
Utah Rallies Past Houston in Big 12 Clash
Utah rallied from a 10‑point deficit to beat Houston 21‑13 in a Big 12 game, according to live coverage by Yahoo Sports Staff. The victory kept Utah undefeated at 7‑0 and represented a crucial conference win for the Utes. Houston led 10‑0 early in the second half before Utah mounted its comeback.
Houston opened the second half with a long, clock‑consuming drive capped by a Makhi Hughes goal line plunge that made the score 10‑0. Utah responded when quarterback Devon Dampier scrambled for a 22‑yard touchdown to cut the margin. Dampier later scrambled again and scored on a 9‑yard run to finish the comeback.
Houston had earlier taken a 3‑0 halftime lead after a short field goal when Utah missed a short attempt following a mishandled snap. Late in the fourth quarter Houston forced a turnover after Jackson Bennee jarred the ball from Conner Weigman, and Jireh Moe recovered for Utah with 2:15 remaining, a play reported by Yahoo Sports Staff.
The Cougars threatened in the final minute but were stopped by four consecutive incomplete passes, turning the ball over with 1:31 left and allowing Utah to protect the lead. The game included several momentum swings, a key Utah defensive stand near the goal line, and a missed field goal that left Houston with a slim halftime edge.
