Texas Tech Transfers JoJo Johnson and Jamond Mathis Embracing New Opportunities in Lubbock - On3

Johnson is gearing up to face his former Oregon State teammates, a matchup that carries obvious personal stakes. Mathis, who lined up against the Red Raiders last season with Kent State, is now on the other side of that rivalry. Both players landed in Lubbock through the transfer portal and are settling into a program they say impressed them with its coaching staff and locker room culture.

Adding two linemen with college experience at different programs brings depth and competition to the front seven. Johnson and Mathis each cited NFL aspirations as part of what drew them to Texas Tech, suggesting they see Lubbock as a place to elevate their game on a bigger stage than their previous stops.

Mathis spent last season trying to beat Tech. Now he's trying to help them win.