.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors competed three goals, Taji Atkins ran for 2 additional and also Rice swamped FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 gardens on nine transports, an average of 12.6-yards-per transport as well as composed on 2 5-yard runs as well as a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 lawns on 11 carries and scoring operates of 5 and also thirty three yards.E.J. Warner tossed for 189 yards, pair of touchdowns and also had an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in overall yardage and also racked up a pair of goals in the first, 3rd as well as fourth quarters and also three in the 2nd. Rice constructed a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) stayed clear of a nothing when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard composing pass to Kordell Rodgers along with 14 few seconds staying. ___ Get poll informs as well as updates on the AP Best 25 throughout the season. Register right here. AP university football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll as well as https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.