.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors ran for 3 touchdowns, Taji Atkins competed two more and also Rice overwhelmed FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 lawns on 9 transports, approximately 12.6-yards-per carry as well as scored on pair of 5-yard operates as well as a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 lawns on 11 carries and scoring operates of 5 as well as 33 yards.E.J. Warner threw for 189 yards, two goals and had an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in total yardage as well as counted a set of touchdowns in the initial, third as well as fourth one-fourths and also three in the second. Rice constructed a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) prevented a shutout when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard composing pass to Kordell Rodgers along with 14 secs continuing to be. ___ Get survey alarms and updates on the AP Best 25 throughout the season. Subscribe right here. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll as well as https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.