.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors ran for three touchdowns, Taji Atkins competed two more and also Rice bewildered FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors ran for 113 gardens on 9 offers, approximately 12.6-yards-per transport and scored on pair of 5-yard operates and also a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 backyards on 11 transports and also composing operates of 5 as well as 33 yards.E.J. Warner tossed for 189 gardens, pair of touchdowns and had an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in total yardage and scored a set of goals in the 1st, 3rd and 4th quarters and also 3 in the 2nd. Rice built a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) prevented a nothing when Jordan Davis threw a 12-yard composing pass to Kordell Rodgers along with 14 seconds remaining. ___ Get survey signals as well as updates on the AP Best 25 throughout the season. Subscribe right here. AP university football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and also https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.