.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors competed three touchdowns, Taji Atkins competed two even more and also Rice overwhelmed FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 gardens on 9 carries, an average of 12.6-yards-per carry as well as scored on 2 5-yard runs and also a 71-yarder. Atkins possessed 91 lawns on 11 transports as well as composing operates of 5 and 33 yards.E.J. Detector tossed for 189 backyards, 2 goals and also had an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in complete yardage as well as recorded a set of goals in the first, third and fourth one-fourths and three in the 2nd. Rice constructed a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) stayed clear of a shutout when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard scoring pass to Kordell Rodgers along with 14 secs staying. ___ Obtain poll informs and also updates on the AP Best 25 throughout the time. Enroll listed here. AP college soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.