.HOUSTON (AP)-- Administrator Connors competed three goals, Taji Atkins competed two even more as well as Rice swamped FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors ran for 113 backyards on nine offers, approximately 12.6-yards-per carry as well as scored on pair of 5-yard runs as well as a 71-yarder. Atkins possessed 91 lawns on 11 offers and composing operates of 5 and thirty three yards.E.J. Warner tossed for 189 yards, 2 touchdowns and had an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in complete yardage as well as scored a set of goals in the initial, 3rd and also 4th one-fourths and also three in the second. Rice created 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 seconds remaining. ___ Receive poll tips off as well as updates on the AP Leading 25 throughout the season. Join listed here. AP university regulation football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.