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Position of strength: Purdue Boilermakers

Even teams that have a hard time winning games have some areas of strength. All week long, we’ve been examining the top positions for every Big Ten team in the coming season. Now we turn our attention to the Purdue Boilermakers.

Position of strength: Running back

2015 production: OK, so Purdue wasn't exactly a powerhouse rushing team this past season. The Boilers ranked second to last in the Big Ten in rushing yards per game, at a paltry 131.