2026 Preseason Preview: Benjamin Mustangs

BENJAMIN, Texas (KAUZ) - The Benjamin Mustangs are entering a new chapter following the departure of head coach Nathan Hayes and star player Keegan Hayes.

With key pieces from last year’s team no longer in the program, there are questions about whether Benjamin can maintain the success it has become known for. Senior running back Jace Trevino said the Mustangs are motivated to prove they are more than a one-man team.

“I talked to my team and I was like, we’re not going to be able to do this just ourselves. We got to work together and have that great mindset with our coaches. Our coaches have been on our tails this whole time and we just want to be there and show them that we’re not just a one man team anymore. We’re all together.”

Aaron Kuehler is taking over as head coach after a different role in the Benjamin program. He said the Mustangs are focused on establishing a physical identity and showing they can handle adversity.

“We are going to be a more physical team. We are going to line up. We’re going to run the ball on people and that whenever adversity hits us in the mouth. We’re going to be resilient enough to get back up and keep on moving.”

As Benjamin begins a new era, the Mustangs are embracing the challenge and using the doubt surrounding the team as motivation heading into the season.