| Drew Goins | |
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| Name: | Andrew L. Goins |
| Born: | 1994 |
| Birth Hometown: | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Occupation: | Journalist |
| Years active: | 2024–present |
| Known for: | Winning the 2024-2025 Jeopardy! Second Chance group 2 tournament |
Andrew L. Goins (born 1994) is a journalist from Washington, D.C.
Jeopardy! Run[]
Regular-season play[]
He made his debut on September 25, 2024 against 2-day champion David Erb and Diane Lochner. Throughout the first two rounds, he came up with 22/25 correct responses (including 1/1 Daily Double). He was the only player who got Final incorrect, but after losing to David, he received $3,000 while Diane received $2,000.
Second Chance[]
In this first semifinal game of the second week, he faced off against Jonquil Garrick-Reynolds and Steve Miller. Throughout the first two rounds, he came up with 30/30 correct responses (including 2/2 Daily Doubles). Everyone got Final correct with Drew advancing to the finals. Steve received $3,000 for second place and Jonquil received $2,000 for third place.
In the finals, he faced off against Sam Cameron and Enzo Cunanan. Throughout the finals, he came up with a combined 34/40 correct responses (including 3/4 Daily Doubles). He and Sam got 1/2 Final Jeopardy correct. Drew came from behind and advanced him to Champions Wildcard.
Champions Wildcard[]
In the third quarterfinal game, he faced off against Jay Fisher and Aiden Orzech. Throughout the first two rounds, he came up with 27/30 correct responses (including 1/1 Daily Double). Aiden finished Double Jeopardy with -$2,400 and could not play Final. He received $5,000. Drew was the only player correct in Final. Both remaining players bet $0. Drew advanced to the semifinals. Jay's $15,400 was enough to advance as wildcard.
In the first semifinal game, he faced off against Joey DeSena and Jen Feldman. Throughout the first two rounds, he came up with 29/31 correct responses (including 1/1 Daily Double). He and Jen got Final incorrect. However, Drew advanced to the finals via runaway, while Joey and Jen received $10,000.
In the finals, he faced off against against Mehal Shah and Will Yancey. Throughout the finals, he came up with a combined 32/36 correct responses (including 0/1 Daily Double). He and Mehal got 1/2 Final Jeopardy correct. Drew finished first runner-up and advanced to the 2025 Tournament of Champions after Lisa Ann Walter dropped out.
Tournament of Champions[]
In the sixth quarterfinal game, he faced off against Lucas Partridge and Amar Kakirde. Throughout the first two rounds, he came up with 25/26 correct responses (including 2/2 Daily Doubles). He and Amar got Final correct. Goins advanced to the semifinals. Lucas and Amar won $5,000.
In the third semifinal game, he faced off against Neilesh Vinjamuri and Drew Basile. Throughout the first two rounds, he came up with 17/22 correct responses (including 1/2 Daily Doubles). He was the only incorrect respondent in Final, but after losing to Neliesh, he and Basile won $10,000.
Invitational Tournament[]
In the third quarterfinal game, he faced off against Liz Feltner and T.L. Cubbage. Throughout the first two rounds, he came up with 17/21 correct responses (including 0/1 Daily Double). Nobody got Final correct. After the wagers shook down, Goins ended up the winner and advanced to the semifinals. T.L. received $5,000 as his $1 was not enough, ...