.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors ran for three touchdowns, Taji Atkins competed two even more and Rice swamped FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 gardens on nine offers, around 12.6-yards-per offer as well as scored on 2 5-yard operates and also a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 lawns on 11 offers and scoring operates of 5 and thirty three yards.E.J. Warner threw for 189 gardens, pair of touchdowns and also had an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in complete yardage as well as scored a pair of touchdowns in the first, 3rd as well as fourth quarters and three in the 2nd. Rice built a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) prevented a shutout when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard composing pass to Kordell Rodgers along with 14 secs staying. ___ Receive survey notifies and also updates on the AP Leading 25 throughout the period. Enroll below. AP university football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll as well as https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.