Rice takes down FCS-affiliate Texas Southern 69-7

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

The Owls outgained the Tigers 533-87 in complete yardage and also scored a pair of goals in the initial, third as well as fourth one-fourths and 3 in the second. Rice created a 69-0 lead.Texas Southern (1-1) prevented a nothing when Jordan Davis tossed a 12-yard composing exchange Kordell Rodgers with 14 secs staying. ___ Obtain survey tips off and also updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season.

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