He said he was entering the race with only $25,000 in campaign contributions and readily accepted his underdog status.

How will the Gunners react to their underdog status?

Before they left, he told his players what to expect: they would be barraged, constantly, with questions about their underdog status.

Despite Norman's undeniable assets, the reasons for his underdog status are sound.

Sanchez Vicario seemed to think she could turn her underdog status into a blessing.

The Pistons have also used their underdog status as a pick-me-up.

But the Philharmonic has also won fans precisely for its underdog status.

At times, Clinton aides seem to long for their old underdog status.

"That probably is going to shake up my people because it threatens my underdog status."

People affiliated with the school by turns sound defensive and prideful of its underdog status.