.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors competed 3 goals, Taji Atkins competed two even more and also Rice swamped FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors ran for 113 backyards on nine carries, approximately 12.6-yards-per offer as well as scored on two 5-yard runs as well as a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 backyards on 11 offers as well as composing operates of 5 as well as thirty three yards.E.J. Warner threw for 189 lawns, pair of goals and had an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in complete yardage and also racked up a set of goals in the 1st, third as well as 4th one-fourths as well as three in the second. Rice built a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) steered clear of a nothing when Jordan Davis threw a 12-yard composing exchange Kordell Rodgers along with 14 secs continuing to be. ___ Receive survey signals as well as updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Register listed here. AP university football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and also https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.