Rice tight end Jordan Myers, left, is caught by Southern Mississippi defensive back Malik Shorts (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Southern Mississippi defensive back Rachuan Mitchell (1) interferes with a reception by Rice wide receiver Cedric Patterson III, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Rice wide receiver Jake Bailey, right, dives into the end zone to score in front of Southern Mississippi defensive back Malik Shorts (9) as Rice's Cedric Patterson III, left, looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Southern Mississippi wide receiver Chandler Pittman (12) and Jason Brownlee (1) celebrate a touchdown by Pittman next to Rice safety Naeem Smith (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Southern Mississippi wide receiver Jakarius Caston (15) cannot make a reception under pressure from Rice defensive back George Nyakwol, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Rice wide receiver Jake Bailey, right, pulls in a reception in front of Southern Mississippi defensive back Brendan Toles, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Southern Mississippi wide receiver Antoine Robinson, top, breaks a tackle-attempt by Rice cornerback Jordan Dunbar, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Rice wide receiver Cameron Montgomery (1) jumps over Southern Mississippi defensive back Jay Stanley, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Rice linebacker Antonio Montero (1) runs off the field holding the ball as he celebrates a win over Southern Mississippi in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Southern Mississippi wide receiver Jason Brownlee (1) cannot hold onto an end zone reception as he is squeezed by Rice cornerback Jordan Dunbar (25) and linebacker Kebreyun Page (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

As the clock runs out, Southern Mississippi tight end Grayson Gunter, top, has his reception-attempt broken up by Rice linebacker Myron Morrison, left, linebacker Antonio Montero (1) and safety Kirk Lockhart (9) at the end of the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Rice wide receiver Cameron Montgomery, center, is caught between Southern Mississippi defensive back Rachuan Mitchell, left, and defensive lineman Eriq Kitchen (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Rice quarterback Jake Constantine (10) passes the ball to wide receiver Cameron Montgomery, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Mississippi, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Southern Mississippi head coach Will Hall reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rice, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Southern Mississippi quarterback Jake Lange (24) passes the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rice, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Southern Mississippi wide receiver Brad Dennis (85) misses a reception under pressure from Rice safety Naeem Smith (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Rice head coach Mike Bloomgren stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Mississippi, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke),