.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors competed three touchdowns, Taji Atkins ran for two even more and also Rice swamped FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 backyards on 9 carries, approximately 12.6-yards-per transport as well as composed on two 5-yard operates and a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 backyards on 11 offers and scoring runs of 5 and also 33 yards.E.J. Detector tossed for 189 lawns, 2 touchdowns and also possessed an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in overall yardage and recorded a set of goals in the 1st, 3rd and fourth quarters and 3 in the 2nd. Rice constructed a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) stayed clear of a nothing when Jordan Davis threw a 12-yard scoring pass to Kordell Rodgers with 14 secs continuing to be. ___ Get survey signals and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the period. Enroll here. AP college soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.