.HOUSTON (AP)-- Dean Connors ran for three touchdowns, Taji Atkins ran for 2 more and Rice confused FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors ran for 113 gardens on 9 transports, approximately 12.6-yards-per offer and scored on 2 5-yard operates and also a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 backyards on 11 offers and composing operates of 5 as well as 33 yards.E.J. Detector tossed for 189 lawns, 2 touchdowns and also had an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in complete yardage as well as scored a set of goals in the 1st, 3rd and also fourth quarters and 3 in the 2nd. Rice constructed a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) avoided a shutout when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard scoring exchange Kordell Rodgers with 14 secs staying. ___ Acquire poll tips off and also updates on the AP Leading 25 throughout the time. Enroll listed here. AP university soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and also https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.