.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors competed three touchdowns, Taji Atkins ran for 2 additional as well as Rice swamped FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 backyards on 9 carries, an average of 12.6-yards-per carry and scored on pair of 5-yard runs and also a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 gardens on 11 transports and scoring runs of 5 as well as 33 yards.E.J. Warner tossed for 189 lawns, two goals and also 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, 3rd as well as fourth quarters as well as three in the second. Rice built a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) prevented a shutout when Jordan Davis threw a 12-yard composing exchange Kordell Rodgers with 14 few seconds staying. ___ Receive survey signals and also updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the time. Subscribe here. AP college regulation football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.