.HOUSTON (AP)-- Administrator Connors ran for three goals, Taji Atkins competed 2 more and Rice swamped FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 yards on 9 carries, an average of 12.6-yards-per transport and also composed on two 5-yard runs and also a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 lawns on 11 offers and scoring operates of 5 and thirty three yards.E.J. Detector threw for 189 lawns, two goals and had an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in total yardage as well as counted a pair of touchdowns in the first, 3rd and also 4th quarters as well as 3 in the second. Rice developed a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) stayed clear of a nothing when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard composing pass to Kordell Rodgers with 14 seconds staying. ___ Acquire survey tips off and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Enroll listed here. AP university regulation football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and also https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.