.HOUSTON (AP)– Dean Connors competed three touchdowns, Taji Atkins ran for two even more and also Rice confused FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 yards on nine transports, around 12.6-yards-per offer and scored on two 5-yard operates and also a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 yards on 11 transports and also composing operates of 5 as well as 33 yards.E.J. Warner threw for 189 gardens, pair of touchdowns and also possessed an interception for Rice (1-1).
The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in total yardage as well as racked up a set of goals in the first, third and also fourth quarters and also three in the second. Rice created a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) steered clear of a shutout when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard composing pass to Kordell Rodgers along with 14 seconds staying. ___ Obtain poll tips off and updates on the AP Best 25 throughout the season.
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