This week's Stang Gang Podcast features head football coach Rich Renner discussing all the latest news surrounding Midwestern State Football.

Midwestern State kicks off the 2026 campaign with a new look on Saturday night at 6 p.m., and the Mustangs are hoping for a different result than last season's opening game against Missouri Southern, which the Lions won 33-19 in Joplin, Missouri. This year Missouri Southern is making its second visit to Memorial Stadium, where it suffered an 18-11 loss in Rich Renner's head coaching debut. Renner is beginning his third season at the helm of the Mustangs and is optimistic about the infusion of new talent that has been preparing for the season opener in the searing heat.