.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors ran for three touchdowns, Taji Atkins competed two even more and Rice swamped FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors ran for 113 gardens on nine offers, around 12.6-yards-per offer and scored on 2 5-yard runs and a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 backyards on 11 carries and scoring operates of 5 and 33 yards.E.J. Detector threw for 189 gardens, 2 touchdowns and had an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in total yardage as well as counted a set of goals in the first, third as well as fourth quarters and 3 in the 2nd. Rice created a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) stayed away from a nothing when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard composing exchange Kordell Rodgers with 14 secs continuing to be. ___ Acquire survey signals as well as updates on the AP Best 25 throughout the season. Sign up right here. AP college regulation football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and also https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.