In a stunning revelation during Friday’s Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament semifinals, 2011 Tournament of Champions winner Roger Craig announced he married fellow trivia icon Julia Collins, a 20-day champion and former record-holder for the longest female winning streak. The surprise news sent shockwaves through the Jeopardy! fandom, as the pair had kept their relationship private until now.
A Power Couple’s Trivia Pedigree
Roger Craig, famed for his data-driven gameplay and holding the one-day winnings record ($77,000) for nearly a decade, secured his spot in the Invitational Tournament finals with a dominant $36,000 semifinal performance on February 21, 2025. His victory came hours after confirming his marriage to Collins during the post-game chat.
Julia Collins rocketed to fame in 2014 with 20 consecutive wins (a women’s record later broken by Amy Schneider) and $429,100 in earnings. A Wellesley and MIT graduate, she later founded Girls Like You & Me, a platform spotlighting women’s career journeys.
From Colleagues to Couple
While neither has publicly shared relationship details, Collins briefly mentioned in a 2020 interview her admiration for Craig’s strategic gameplay. Both have participated in Jeopardy! team events – Collins competed in the 2018 All-Star Games, while Craig’s analytical approach influenced modern contestants like John Focht.
What’s Next for the Duo?
Craig advances to the Invitational Tournament finals airing March 2025, where he could earn a spot in Jeopardy! Masters. Fans speculate whether Collins might return for future specials, potentially teaming with her husband. As one YouTube commenter joked: “Their kids would be trivia royalty!”
