.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors competed 3 goals, Taji Atkins competed 2 even more and also Rice swamped FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors ran for 113 gardens on nine offers, an average of 12.6-yards-per transport and also scored on two 5-yard operates and also a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 lawns on 11 offers and also scoring operates of 5 as well as thirty three yards.E.J. Warner threw for 189 lawns, two goals and also had an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in complete yardage and recorded a pair of touchdowns in the 1st, 3rd as well as fourth quarters and also 3 in the 2nd. Rice created a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) stayed away from a shutout when Jordan Davis threw a 12-yard composing exchange Kordell Rodgers along with 14 secs continuing to be. ___ Acquire poll tips off and also updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the period. Subscribe below. AP college soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.