.HOUSTON (AP)-- Administrator Connors competed three goals, Taji Atkins competed 2 additional and also Rice bewildered FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 backyards on nine carries, approximately 12.6-yards-per carry and also composed on pair of 5-yard runs and also a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 gardens on 11 carries and scoring operates of 5 and also 33 yards.E.J. Warner threw for 189 gardens, pair of goals and also possessed an interception for Rice (1-1). The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in complete yardage as well as counted a set of goals in the first, 3rd and fourth quarters and 3 in the second. Rice created a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) steered clear of a shutout when Jordan Davis threw a 12-yard scoring pass to Kordell Rodgers with 14 secs staying. ___ Receive poll tips off and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Enroll listed here. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football.