.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors ran for 3 touchdowns, Taji Atkins competed two more and also Rice overwhelmed FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 gardens on 9 offers, an average of 12.6-yards-per transport and also scored on pair of 5-yard operates and also a 71-yarder. Atkins possessed 91 lawns on 11 transports and composing runs of 5 as well as 33 yards.E.J. Detector threw for 189 backyards, two touchdowns as well as possessed an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in overall yardage and also scored a set of goals in the 1st, third and 4th quarters and 3 in the 2nd. Rice constructed a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) stayed clear of a shutout when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard scoring pass to Kordell Rodgers along with 14 secs remaining. ___ Acquire poll alerts as well as updates on the AP Leading 25 throughout the time. Join listed here. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll as well as https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.