We have seen the quarterbacks and the running backs, now time to take a look at the wide receivers in this game. For Texas, they will be without Brennan Eagles, who opted out to prepare for the NFL Draft. That puts Joshua Moore under the microscope for the wide receiver tale of the tape for the Valero Alamo Bowl.
Joshua Moore started off on fire to begin the 2020 college football season. After the first two games on the year, Moore led the team with 11 receptions for 200 yards and four touchdowns. That included the game-tying and winning catch against Texas Tech in overtime of the Big 12 opening thriller in Lubbock.
Slot specialist Jake Smith is right behind Moore in terms of production level, Moore leads the team in touchdowns with seven total. Smith is third with three touchdown catches throughout the season.
Wide Receiver Comparison
| Joshua Moore | vs | Dimitri Stanley |
| 6-1 | Ht | 5-11 |
| 169 | Wt | 195 |
| RS-Sophomore | Class | RS-Sophomore |
| 25 | Rec | 16 |
| 386 | Yards | 249 |
| 15.4 | YPR | 15.6 |
| 7 | TDs | 1 |
Advantage: Joshua Moore
While Moore hasn’t been the most consistent player this year, he has the leg up on the competition. Most of his production came in the first two weeks but with Eagles going pro, Moore will be called upon to be the top guy against the Buffs.
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