.HOUSTON (AP)– Dean Connors ran for 3 touchdowns, Taji Atkins competed two additional as well as Rice confused FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 gardens on nine carries, an average of 12.6-yards-per carry and also scored on pair of 5-yard operates and also a 71-yarder. Atkins possessed 91 yards on 11 carries and scoring runs of 5 and 33 yards.E.J. Warner threw for 189 backyards, pair of touchdowns as well as had an interception for Rice (1-1).
The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in total yardage and also scored a pair of goals in the very first, 3rd and also 4th quarters and 3 in the 2nd. Rice built a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) steered clear of a nothing when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard composing exchange Kordell Rodgers along with 14 secs continuing to be. ___ Obtain survey alerts and also updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season.
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