.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors competed three touchdowns, Taji Atkins ran for pair of additional as well as Rice confused FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 yards on nine offers, an average of 12.6-yards-per offer as well as scored on pair of 5-yard operates and also a 71-yarder. Atkins possessed 91 lawns on 11 carries and also composing operates of 5 as well as thirty three yards.E.J. Warner threw for 189 lawns, 2 goals and had an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in total yardage as well as racked up a pair of goals in the initial, 3rd and fourth quarters and also three in the second. Rice developed a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) stayed clear of a nothing when Jordan Davis threw a 12-yard composing pass to Kordell Rodgers with 14 secs remaining. ___ Obtain poll tips off and also updates on the AP Best 25 throughout the time. Subscribe here. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.