Andy Tirrell

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Andrew Tirrell, a professor of political science and international relations at the University of San Diego, in California, is a former quiz bowl player for the University of Florida and Brandeis University. He won $67,399 during six appearances on the quiz show Jeopardy!, including regular season contests in December of 2022, and appearances in the 2024 Champions Wildcard Tournament. Tirrell defeated 21-game champion Cris Pannullo on December 6, 2022, and won $50,000 as runner-up to Juveria Zaheer in the Champions Wildcard. He served as the alternate for the 2024 Tournament of Champions. During his first-day Jeopardy! contestant chat, Tirrell discussed the fisheries research he conducted in Arctic Norway, while his second-day contestant chat revealed his plans to use part of his winnings to start backyard beekeeping with his son, Theo.