Rice takes down FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7

.HOUSTON (AP)– Administrator Connors ran for three goals, Taji Atkins ran for two more and Rice overwhelmed FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7 on Saturday.Connors competed 113 backyards on 9 transports, approximately 12.6-yards-per offer and also composed on two 5-yard operates and also a 71-yarder. Atkins possessed 91 backyards on 11 carries and also composing runs of 5 and 33 yards.E.J. Detector threw for 189 yards, 2 goals and also possessed an interception for Rice (1-1).

The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in complete yardage and also counted a pair of touchdowns in the initial, 3rd and also fourth one-fourths and also 3 in the 2nd. Rice created 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 seconds remaining. ___ Get survey alarms and also updates on the AP Best 25 throughout the season.

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