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Quick slant: The Owls are opening their season at home for the first time since 2012. Southern Illinois is 3-28 all-time against FBS opponents. The teams have never met.
About Southern Illinois: The Salukis usher in a new era Saturday when coach Nick Hill debuts for SIU. Hill was SIU's offensive coordinator last season, helping the offense average 36.1 points and 498.1 yards per game. On defense, linebacker Chase Allen returns after recording 120 tackles last season.