.HOUSTON (AP)– Dean Connors competed three touchdowns, Taji Atkins ran for two additional as well as Rice swamped FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 backyards on nine carries, an average of 12.6-yards-per carry and also composed on two 5-yard runs as well as a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 backyards on 11 transports and composing operates of 5 as well as thirty three yards.E.J. Detector threw for 189 backyards, pair of goals and also possessed an interception for Rice (1-1).
The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in total yardage and also recorded a set of touchdowns in the 1st, third and also 4th quarters as well as three 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 pass to Kordell Rodgers along with 14 secs continuing to be. ___ Acquire poll informs as well as updates on the AP Best 25 throughout the period.
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