.HOUSTON (AP)– Dean Connors ran for three touchdowns, Taji Atkins competed two additional and Rice overwhelmed FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors ran for 113 lawns on 9 transports, around 12.6-yards-per transport and also scored on 2 5-yard operates and also a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 backyards on 11 offers and composing runs of 5 and 33 yards.E.J. Warner threw for 189 yards, pair of goals and also had an interception for Rice (1-1).
The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in complete yardage as well as scored a set of goals in the very first, third and also 4th quarters and 3 in the second. Rice created a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) stayed clear of a shutout when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard composing pass to Kordell Rodgers with 14 secs staying. ___ Receive survey informs as well as updates on the AP Leading 25 throughout the period.
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