.HOUSTON (AP)– Dean Connors competed three goals, Taji Atkins ran for 2 even more and also Rice swamped FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 lawns on nine offers, an average of 12.6-yards-per carry as well as scored on two 5-yard operates and a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 lawns on 11 carries and also composing operates of 5 and also thirty three yards.E.J. Warner threw for 189 lawns, two touchdowns and also had an interception for Rice (1-1).
The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in complete yardage and also scored a set of touchdowns in the initial, 3rd and fourth quarters as well as 3 in the second. Rice constructed a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) prevented a shutout when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard composing pass to Kordell Rodgers with 14 few seconds continuing to be. ___ Get survey tips off and updates on the AP Best 25 throughout the period.
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