.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors competed 3 touchdowns, Taji Atkins ran for 2 even more and also Rice bewildered FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors ran for 113 lawns on nine offers, approximately 12.6-yards-per carry and also scored on two 5-yard runs and a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 backyards on 11 offers as well as composing operates of 5 and also 33 yards.E.J. Detector threw for 189 lawns, two touchdowns and possessed an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in total yardage and scored a set of goals in the initial, 3rd as well as fourth one-fourths and three in the 2nd. Rice built a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) avoided a shutout when Jordan Davis threw a 12-yard scoring pass to Kordell Rodgers along with 14 secs remaining. ___ Get survey tips off as well as updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the time. Enroll listed here. AP university regulation football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.