.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors ran for three touchdowns, Taji Atkins competed two additional as well as Rice bewildered FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors ran for 113 gardens on nine carries, approximately 12.6-yards-per carry and also scored on two 5-yard runs as well as a 71-yarder. Atkins possessed 91 yards on 11 offers and scoring operates of 5 and 33 yards.E.J. Warner threw for 189 yards, 2 goals and also had an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in total yardage and also counted a set of goals in the 1st, 3rd as well as 4th one-fourths and three in the 2nd. Rice built a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) steered clear of a shutout when Jordan Davis threw a 12-yard scoring pass to Kordell Rodgers with 14 few seconds continuing to be. ___ Get survey tips off and also updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the period. Join here. AP university soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.