The Salukis are in their first season under coach Nick Hill, who was promoted from quarterbacks coach. SIU averaged 36 points and 498 yards last season.
The Hurricanes are in the first year of the Mark Richt era. Quarterback Brad Kaaya is among the top players in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
The Wildcats are led by quarterback Byron Pringle, a junior college transfer. They are coming off a 6-7 season that ended with a 45-23 loss to Arkansas in the Liberty Bowl.
The Cardinals are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 3-9 season.