.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors competed three goals, Taji Atkins ran for 2 additional and also Rice swamped FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 backyards on 9 offers, an average of 12.6-yards-per carry and also composed on 2 5-yard runs and also a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 backyards on 11 carries and scoring operates of 5 and also 33 yards.E.J. Warner threw for 189 backyards, pair of touchdowns and had an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in complete yardage and also counted a pair of goals in the first, third and fourth quarters and also three in the 2nd. Rice developed a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) steered clear of a nothing when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard composing exchange Kordell Rodgers along with 14 secs remaining. ___ Acquire poll informs as well as updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the period. Enroll here. AP university football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and also https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.