Kentucky right guard Eli Cox recovered Chris Rodriguez Jr.’s fumble in the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown and the Wildcats stopped Missouri late for a hard-fought 35-28 victory Saturday night in the Southeastern Conference opener.

Kentucky right guard Eli Cox recovered Chris Rodriguez Jr.’s fumble in the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown and the Wildcats stopped Missouri late for a hard-fought 35-28 victory Saturday night in the Southeastern Conference opener.