.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors ran for 3 touchdowns, Taji Atkins competed two additional and also Rice swamped FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 backyards on nine transports, an average of 12.6-yards-per carry as well as scored on two 5-yard runs as well as a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 lawns on 11 offers as well as scoring operates of 5 as well as thirty three yards.E.J. Detector threw for 189 gardens, pair of touchdowns and had an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in complete yardage as well as racked up a pair of touchdowns in the very first, third as well as 4th quarters as well as three in the second. Rice created a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) avoided a shutout when Jordan Davis threw a 12-yard composing pass to Kordell Rodgers along with 14 few seconds staying. ___ Acquire poll informs as well as updates on the AP Leading 25 throughout the period. Register listed below. AP college regulation football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.