.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors competed three goals, Taji Atkins competed 2 more and Rice overwhelmed FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 backyards on nine carries, an average of 12.6-yards-per carry and scored on 2 5-yard operates and also a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 yards on 11 transports and also composing runs of 5 and also thirty three yards.E.J. Warner threw for 189 yards, pair of goals and possessed an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in overall yardage as well as counted a set of touchdowns in the 1st, third and also fourth one-fourths and also three in the second. Rice built a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) avoided a shutout when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard scoring pass to Kordell Rodgers with 14 secs staying. ___ Receive survey tips off and updates on the AP Leading 25 throughout the time. Enroll right here. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll as well as https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.