.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors ran for 3 goals, Taji Atkins competed 2 additional as well as Rice overwhelmed FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors ran for 113 backyards on nine offers, an average of 12.6-yards-per offer and also composed on 2 5-yard operates as well as a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 gardens on 11 carries and also composing operates of 5 and 33 yards.E.J. Warner tossed for 189 lawns, two goals as well as had an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in total yardage and also scored a set of goals in the first, 3rd and 4th one-fourths as well as three in the second. Rice developed a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) stayed clear of a shutout when Jordan Davis threw a 12-yard scoring pass to Kordell Rodgers along with 14 seconds continuing to be. ___ Acquire poll signals and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the time. Enroll listed here. AP college regulation football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and also https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.