.HOUSTON (AP)– Dean Connors ran for three goals, Taji Atkins competed 2 even more and also Rice overwhelmed FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors ran for 113 backyards on nine transports, an average of 12.6-yards-per carry and scored on two 5-yard runs and also a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 backyards on 11 transports as well as composing operates of 5 as well as 33 yards.E.J. Warner threw for 189 lawns, pair of goals as well as possessed an interception for Rice (1-1).
The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in total yardage as well as racked up a pair of touchdowns in the initial, third and fourth quarters and three in the 2nd. Rice built a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) stayed clear of a nothing when Jordan Davis threw a 12-yard scoring exchange Kordell Rodgers with 14 secs remaining. ___ Obtain survey signals and also updates on the AP Leading 25 throughout the period.
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