.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors ran for three goals, Taji Atkins competed pair of additional as well as Rice swamped FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 lawns on 9 carries, an average of 12.6-yards-per transport as well as composed on pair of 5-yard runs as well as a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 gardens on 11 carries and also composing operates of 5 as well as 33 yards.E.J. Warner threw for 189 lawns, pair of touchdowns as well as possessed an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in total yardage and recorded a set of touchdowns in the first, 3rd and 4th quarters as well as three in the second. Rice created a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) prevented a shutout when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard scoring pass to Kordell Rodgers along with 14 secs continuing to be. ___ Get survey alerts and also updates on the AP Leading 25 throughout the season. Sign up right here. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll as well as https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.