Rodriguez's 3 TDs help Kentucky hold off Missouri 35-28

Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak (8) looks for an open receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) carries the ball during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Missouri in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Missouri running back Tyler Badie (1) runs toward the end zone during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Kentucky defensive back Carrington Valentine, top, tackles Missouri running back Tyler Badie during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Kentucky defensive back Carrington Valentine (14), linebacker Jacquez Jones (10) and defensive back Yusuf Corker (22) celebrate stopping Missouri on third down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) looks for an open receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) gets tackled during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) looks for an open receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) takes the snap during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak (8) looks for an open receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) stiff arms Missouri linebacker Devin Nicholson (11) on his way into the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)