.HOUSTON (AP)– Dean Connors competed three touchdowns, Taji Atkins competed 2 even more and Rice swamped FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 yards on 9 carries, around 12.6-yards-per transport as well as scored on two 5-yard operates and also a 71-yarder. Atkins had 91 gardens on 11 carries and scoring runs of 5 and 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 total yardage as well as recorded a pair of goals in the initial, 3rd and also fourth quarters and also 3 in the second. Rice built a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) stayed clear of a shutout when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard scoring exchange Kordell Rodgers along with 14 few seconds continuing to be. ___ Get survey alerts and updates on the AP Best 25 throughout the season.
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