.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors ran for 3 goals, Taji Atkins ran for two even more and also Rice bewildered FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 backyards on nine transports, an average of 12.6-yards-per offer and composed on pair of 5-yard operates and also a 71-yarder. Atkins possessed 91 backyards on 11 carries as well as scoring runs of 5 and 33 yards.E.J. Warner tossed for 189 yards, two goals and possessed an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in overall yardage and also recorded a set of touchdowns in the very first, 3rd as well as fourth quarters as well as three in the second. Rice built a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) steered clear of a shutout when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard composing exchange Kordell Rodgers with 14 secs continuing to be. ___ Receive poll signals and also updates on the AP Best 25 throughout the season. Subscribe below. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll as well as https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.