.HOUSTON (AP)– Dean Connors ran for three touchdowns, Taji Atkins competed two even more as well as Rice overwhelmed FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 gardens on nine transports, an average of 12.6-yards-per transport and also scored on pair of 5-yard runs and a 71-yarder. Atkins possessed 91 lawns on 11 offers as well as scoring operates of 5 and also 33 yards.E.J. Detector threw for 189 lawns, 2 touchdowns and also possessed an interception for Rice (1-1).
The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in complete yardage and recorded a pair of touchdowns in the first, 3rd as well as 4th quarters as well as 3 in the 2nd. Rice built a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) stayed away from a shutout when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard scoring exchange Kordell Rodgers along with 14 few seconds staying. ___ Receive poll tips off and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the period.
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