.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors ran for 3 touchdowns, Taji Atkins ran for pair of more and also Rice confused FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 backyards on 9 carries, approximately 12.6-yards-per offer and also composed on two 5-yard runs and also a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 backyards on 11 carries as well as scoring operates of 5 and 33 yards.E.J. Warner threw for 189 backyards, pair of touchdowns and had an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in overall yardage and also scored a set of touchdowns in the very first, third and also fourth quarters and 3 in the second. Rice built a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) stayed away from a nothing when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard scoring pass to Kordell Rodgers with 14 secs continuing to be. ___ Get survey notifies and updates on the AP Leading 25 throughout the season. Register listed here. AP university football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll as well as https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.