There are some differences. The teams wear college shirts instead of business clothes. There are four teams each episode and they play two preliminary rounds, with the winners facing off in the final elimination round. And Trey Wingo hosts instead of Robert Earle, who is 91 and probably wouldn't want the job.
There's no studio audience, which creates a hushed, library-like atmosphere. Wingo tries to liven things up with frequent wisecracks and exhortations to trailing teams, but the show does seem a little too studious and quiet. The set has a lot of faux red brick and decorated blackboards, including prominently displayed sponsors' names. (Hi there, Geico!)
The college kids are friendly and appealing, and it's impossible to root against any of them. One team will win a hundred grand at the end of the tournament, so good luck to everybody.
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