Why hasn't Purdue scored more points? Red zone offense operates in the red

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Purdue football's offense struggles to score inside the 20-yard line, converting on only 70% of its red zone possessions.

The team's red zone touchdown percentage of 40% is tied for last in the Big Ten conference.

Coaches have utilized unconventional plays, including trick plays and a "Hippo" package with a sixth offensive lineman.

.WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue football ’s continued improvement in multiple facets and continued stagnation in the win column color all of the conversations in the Kozuch Football Complex these days.

For instance, consider the number of things Boilermakers offensive coordinator Josh Henson could be referring to with this quote.

“We’re so close but so far away, just because there’s small things by different guys here and there,” Henson