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Here are our picks for the most compelling awkward underdogs in film.
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Ew Staff, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Despite earning the tournament’s top seed, a program-record 34 wins and their first NCAA Final Four appearance, the Bruins are the betting underdog in Friday’s national semifinal against No. 2 Connecticut, according to many sports books.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Does this represent Oakland’s underdog spirit? BODEN 100 percent.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
Comments Movie underdogs come in many shapes in sizes.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Ew Staff, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Despite earning the tournament’s top seed, a program-record 34 wins and their first NCAA Final Four appearance, the Bruins are the betting underdog in Friday’s national semifinal against No. 2 Connecticut, according to many sports books.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Does this represent Oakland’s underdog spirit? BODEN 100 percent.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
Comments Movie underdogs come in many shapes in sizes.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Underdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underdog. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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