.HOUSTON (AP)– Dean Connors ran for three touchdowns, Taji Atkins competed two even more and Rice confused FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors ran for 113 lawns on 9 transports, an average of 12.6-yards-per transport and also scored on pair of 5-yard runs and also a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 gardens on 11 transports and scoring operates of 5 and also 33 yards.E.J. Warner tossed for 189 gardens, 2 touchdowns as well as had an interception for Rice (1-1).
The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in total yardage as well as racked up a pair of goals in the first, third as well as fourth one-fourths and also three in the 2nd. Rice developed 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 seconds remaining. ___ Receive survey alarms and also updates on the AP Best 25 throughout the period.
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