‘Jeopardy!’: 20 Players Who Deserve a Second Chance
When it comes to Jeopardy!, everyone likes a comeback story, and for some players that’s been a possibility with the Second Chance Tournament.
While we await word on which recent players will be selected for the selective tournament, we’re rounding up potential candidates based on game stats. While it would be nice to bring back most of the players for a second shot at success, there are a few that came so close to winning their single game that it’s only fair they are among the Second Chance crop.
Scroll down for a closer look at 20 players who stand a shot at being 2025 Second Chance Tournament players along with their stats. Do you agree with this roundup? Let us know in the comments section, below, and stay tuned for news on the 2025 Second Chance Tournament.
(*Note: Coryat Score indicates what a player’s score would be if wagering was disregarded.)
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Paul Drake
Number of Correct Responses (including Final Jeopardy): 17
Coryat Score: $9,400
Pre-Final Jeopardy Score: $9,400
Dan Byrne
Number of Correct Responses (including Final Jeopardy): 17
Coryat Score: $10,200
Pre-Final Jeopardy Score: $10,200
Ferdinand Percentie
Number of Correct Responses (including Final Jeopardy): 22
Coryat Score: $16,200
Pre-Final Jeopardy Score: $21,600
Bryan Carrasco
Number of Correct Responses (including Final Jeopardy): 17
Coryat Score: $13,400
Pre-Final Jeopardy Score: $3,200
Angelus Kocoshis
Number of Correct Responses (including Final Jeopardy): 19
Coryat Score: $10,200
Pre-Final Jeopardy Score: $4,600
Henry Lindstrom
Number of Correct Responses (including Final Jeopardy): 12
Coryat Score: $7,800
Pre-Final Jeopardy Score: $8,800
Deana Krumhansl
Number of Correct Responses (including Final Jeopardy): 16
Coryat Score: $9,400
Pre-Final Jeopardy Score: $9,400
Isabella Dawis
Number of Correct Responses (including Final Jeopardy): 18
Coryat Score: $12,200
Pre-Final Jeopardy Score: $4,200
Jonah Lipton
Number of Correct Responses (including Final Jeopardy): 21
Coryat Score: $10,800
Pre-Final Jeopardy Score: $12,800
Gregg Meller
Number of Correct Responses (including Final Jeopardy): 16
Coryat Score: $12,400
Pre-Final Jeopardy Score: $6,800
Has Karbalai
Number of Correct Responses (including Final Jeopardy): 20
Coryat Score: $11,200
Pre-Final Jeopardy Score: $6,800
Tekla Sauter
Number of Correct Responses (including Final Jeopardy): 14
Coryat Score: $9,600
Pre-Final Jeopardy Score: $10,600
Jonquil Garrick-Reynolds
Number of Correct Responses (including Final Jeopardy): 16
Coryat Score: $11,400
Pre-Final Jeopardy Score: $10,400
Josh Heit
Number of Correct Responses (including Final Jeopardy): 19
Coryat Score: $13,400
Pre-Final Jeopardy Score: $10,000
Alan Elverum
Number of Correct Responses (including Final Jeopardy): 16
Coryat Score: $10,800
Pre-Final Jeopardy Score: $7,800
Maryl Harris
Number of Correct Responses (including Final Jeopardy): 18
Coryat Score: $10,000
Pre-Final Jeopardy Score: $9,800
Jayaker Kolli
Number of Correct Responses (including Final Jeopardy): 18
Coryat Score: $9,800
Pre-Final Jeopardy Score: $7,800
Chris Nichols
Number of Correct Responses (including Final Jeopardy): 22
Coryat Score: $13,400
Pre-Final Jeopardy Score: $13,400
Josh Martin
Number of Correct Responses (including Final Jeopardy): 15
Coryat Score: $11,000
Pre-Final Jeopardy Score: $14,400
Mike Ferguson
Number of Correct Responses (including Final Jeopardy): 17
Coryat Score: $13,000
Pre-Final Jeopardy Score: $17,000
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