.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors ran for 3 touchdowns, Taji Atkins competed two additional and also Rice swamped FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors ran for 113 gardens on nine offers, an average of 12.6-yards-per transport and scored on two 5-yard operates and also a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 yards on 11 transports and also composing operates of 5 as well as thirty three yards.E.J. Warner threw 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 recorded a set of goals in the 1st, third and 4th quarters as well as 3 in the second. Rice developed a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) prevented a shutout when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard composing exchange Kordell Rodgers along with 14 secs continuing to be. ___ Acquire survey alarms as well as updates on the AP Best 25 throughout the period. Sign up listed below. AP university football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.