.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors ran for three goals, Taji Atkins competed two even more and Rice swamped FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors ran for 113 yards on 9 offers, approximately 12.6-yards-per carry as well as composed on two 5-yard runs as well as a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 gardens on 11 offers as well as scoring operates of 5 and also 33 yards.E.J. Warner threw for 189 yards, 2 touchdowns and possessed an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in overall yardage as well as scored a set of goals in the very first, third as well as fourth one-fourths and 3 in the 2nd. Rice constructed a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) steered clear of a shutout when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard scoring exchange Kordell Rodgers along with 14 seconds staying. ___ Acquire survey signals and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the time. Sign up listed here. AP college soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.