.HOUSTON (AP)-- Administrator Connors ran for 3 touchdowns, Taji Atkins competed 2 even more as well as Rice confused FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 backyards on nine transports, around 12.6-yards-per transport and also composed on two 5-yard runs and also a 71-yarder. Atkins possessed 91 backyards on 11 transports and scoring operates of 5 as well as thirty three yards.E.J. Detector tossed for 189 lawns, two goals as well as had an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in overall yardage and also racked up a set of goals in the very first, third as well as 4th quarters and also 3 in the 2nd. Rice created a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) avoided a shutout when Jordan Davis threw a 12-yard scoring pass to Kordell Rodgers with 14 secs remaining. ___ Obtain survey alarms and also updates on the AP Best 25 throughout the season. Enroll right here. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.