.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors ran for three goals, Taji Atkins competed 2 more and also Rice confused FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors ran for 113 backyards on nine transports, around 12.6-yards-per transport and also composed on pair of 5-yard operates as well as a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 backyards on 11 carries and scoring runs of 5 and also thirty three yards.E.J. Detector tossed for 189 gardens, 2 goals and also possessed an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in complete yardage and also counted a pair of touchdowns in the 1st, 3rd and 4th quarters as well as three in the 2nd. Rice developed a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) stayed clear of a shutout when Jordan Davis threw a 12-yard scoring exchange Kordell Rodgers with 14 secs continuing to be. ___ Get survey informs as well as updates on the AP Leading 25 throughout the time. Enroll right here. AP university football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and also https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.