.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors competed three goals, Taji Atkins competed pair of more and also Rice swamped FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 yards on 9 carries, an average of 12.6-yards-per carry and also composed on 2 5-yard runs and also a 71-yarder. Atkins possessed 91 backyards on 11 carries and also scoring operates of 5 as well as 33 yards.E.J. Detector threw for 189 lawns, pair of goals and also had an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in total yardage and recorded a pair of touchdowns in the very first, 3rd and 4th quarters and also three in the 2nd. Rice built a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) avoided a shutout when Jordan Davis threw a 12-yard scoring exchange Kordell Rodgers along with 14 secs continuing to be. ___ Receive survey tips off and also updates on the AP Best 25 throughout the time. Enroll here. AP college regulation football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.