Midwestern State Mustangs football
College football team
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The Midwestern State Mustangs football team represents Midwestern State University, located in Wichita Falls, Texas, in NCAA Division II college football. Under previous university names and nicknames, the team was also known as the Hardin Indians, Midwestern Indians, and the Midwestern State Indians.
First season1924
Head coachRich Renner
2nd season, 7–15 (.318)
2nd season, 7–15 (.318)
LocationWichita Falls, Texas
StadiumMemorial Stadium
(capacity: 14,500)
(capacity: 14,500)
| Midwestern State Mustangs football | |
|---|---|
| First season | 1924 |
| Head coach | Rich Renner 2nd season, 7–15 (.318) |
| Location | Wichita Falls, Texas |
| Stadium | Memorial Stadium (capacity: 14,500) |
| NCAA division | Division II |
| Conference | Lone Star |
| Colors | Maroon and gold[1] |
| Website | MSU Mustangs |
The Mustangs, who began playing football in 1924, compete as members of the Lone Star Conference.
History

Conferences
- 1924–1930: Independent
- 1931–1945: Program inactive
- 1946: Independent
- 1947–1948: Texas Conference
- 1949–1956: Gulf Coast Conference
- 1957–1987: Program inactive
- 1988–1994: Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association
- 1995–present: Lone Star Conference
Postseason appearances
NAIA
Midwestern State made one appearance in the NAIA playoffs, with a record of 1–1.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | First Round Quarterfinals |
Bethany (KS) Peru State |
W, 29–0 L, 24–28 |