Midwestern State football prepares for 2026 season opener against Missouri Southern
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Midwestern State opens its 2026 football season against Missouri Southern on August 26. Head coach Rich Renner, in his second year, seeks to improve from a 3-8 finish last season and an eighth-place preseason ranking in the Lone Star Conference. Critical to the Mustangs' strategy is a focus on enhancing their defensive performance after allowing 38.6 points per game last year. Special teams also require improvements, and Renner is looking for a more physical and resilient team as they face an opponent that previously dominated them on the ground.
- •Midwestern State finishes 2025 with a 3-8 record.
- •Rich Renner emphasizes defense and special teams for the new season.
- •Mustangs start 2026 against Missouri Southern, a team that rushed for 285 yards last year.
- •Two players named preseason to watch: Paul Ledet and Charles McKnight.
- •Team needs to respond well to adversity to improve overall performance.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — 5 things to know about Midwestern State football before 2026 opener
"Five things to know about Midwestern State football as it opens the 2026 season on Saturday.
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