Harrison Whitaker's ninth consecutive " Jeopardy !" win Friday, Nov. 21, was practically a foregone conclusion. The Indiana native out-buzzed and out-scored his opponents by a wide margin.

Whitaker answered ten out of ten questions right in the first round, got both daily doubles in the second and entered Final Jeopardy with $31,200. His next closest opponent's score? Just $5,200.

The last round's question about this famous scientist cemented not only Whitaker's victory, but set a new "Jeopardy!" record for season 42 of the popular quiz show.

Terre Haute native Harrison Whitaker wins 'Jeopardy!' Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Who did he play against?

Whitaker breezed past his other two challengers Friday — Jamie Kohlmeier, a beer specialist originally from Sarnia, Ontario, and Sarah Wylie, a

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