.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors competed 3 goals, Taji Atkins ran for pair of additional and also Rice swamped FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 backyards on nine offers, approximately 12.6-yards-per carry and scored on 2 5-yard runs as well as a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 lawns on 11 transports and scoring runs of 5 and also 33 yards.E.J. Warner tossed for 189 backyards, two goals and had an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in overall yardage and recorded a pair of goals in the very first, third and fourth quarters and three in the 2nd. Rice built a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) steered clear of a shutout when Jordan Davis threw a 12-yard composing exchange Kordell Rodgers with 14 secs staying. ___ Acquire poll tips off as well as updates on the AP Leading 25 throughout the season. Subscribe here. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.