WKU (2-2 overall, 0-1 Conference USA) turned the ball over twice when it moved inside the 20-yard line against Ball State on Sept. 23, both being interceptions thrown by quarterback Mike White.
The red zone troubles didn’t just start there. The Hilltoppers have three turnovers in the red zone in the last three games. On the season, WKU is 12-of-17 in red zone conversions, which ranks 117th nationally at 71 percent.
The deficiencies led first-year coach Mike Sanford to put aside a good portion of Monday afternoon’s practice to solely focus on timing and execution inside the 20-yard line.