Knecht won 'Jeopardy!' on Sept. 30, 2025, overcoming a $5K deficit by correctly naming William Wallace in Final Jeopardy.

On September 30, 2025, contestant Knecht won a dramatic 'Jeopardy!' victory by overcoming a $5,000 deficit in Final Jeopardy, correctly identifying William Wallace as the historical figure tied to the clue. Wagering $5,001, he finished with $13,401, narrowly edging out runner-up Patil, who guessed "Beckett" and dropped to $9,999. Thompson placed third with $3,300. Knecht, who had previously recovered from early setbacks, will return for his second appearance on the same date.