Rice quarterback E.J. Warner (13) fumbles after being hit by Tulane defensive lineman Adin Huntington (45) during the first half of an NCAA football game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Staff photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)

Makhi Hughes ran for 140 yards and a touchdown, and Tulane forced four turnovers and beat Rice 24-10 to remain undefeated in the American Athletic Conference.

The back half of the schedule awaits the Tulane Green Wave as they host the Rice Owls on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. central in their first game after a bye week.   T

Dean Connors is the type of player football coaches appreciate, and opponents take notice. The speedy running back with deft hands, came out of the Rice backfield last week and was on the receiving end of a 69-yard scoring pass from E.