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Salukis 2016 football schedule released

Saluki Athletics announced Monday the 11-game football schedule for next season, which includes six home games.

Saluki opponents had a combined record of 60-70 last season, but four of those teams made the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. SIU hasn't accomplished that feat in six seasons.

Hill will make his head coaching debut Sept. 3 on the road against Football Bowl Subdivision opponent Florida Atlantic in Boca Raton, Fla.

The game be the first-ever matchup between the Conference USA's Owls, who went 3-9 in 2015, and Salukis, who went 3-8.

After that, the Dawgs come home to host two rivalry games: Sept.