Purdues football team faces a challenging season, likely ending without a conference win for the second consecutive year. Despite a brief glimmer of hope against Ohio State, their performance against Washington dashed those expectations. The team struggled to capitalize on opportunities, even when their opponent was missing key players.In their recent game, Purdue failed to convert crucial fourth-down attempts, allowing Washington to take control. The Huskies, with three offensive starters out, scored four touchdowns in just eighteen minutes. Purdues struggles were exacerbated by self-inflicted errors, including unnecessary penalties and poor offensive performance.The teams defense also faltered, with players taking bad angles and being fooled by misdirection plays. This pattern of not capitalizing on opponent mistakes while making too many of their own has been a recurring theme this season. The teams potential winless conference season will likely end against a dominant Indiana team.Looking ahead, the team has significant ground to cover, with serious questions about the administrations commitment to rebuilding the program. Many expect another round of roster changes through the transfer portal, with nearly every position potentially up for grabs.

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