<Ul> <Li> Ashton Kutcher as Colt Bennett, a former high school and college football star who returns to his hometown after a fifteen - year absence for a tryout, but ultimately helps his father and older brother on their family ranch . Colt is frequently the butt of jokes from his father and brother, particularly when it comes to his ranching skills (or lack thereof) and his disappointing pro football career . He is a heavy drinker and has a penchant for not using common sense, but he seems to have a heart of gold and tries to do right by others . Based on his various T - shirts and dialogue throughout the first season, it's implied that Colt has played for the Barcelona Dragons, San Jose SaberCats, Spokane Shock, Orlando Predators, Nebraska Danger, Minnesota Axemen and Philadelphia Soul . Dialogue also states that he was a member of teams in Canada, notably the fictional Saskatoon Cold ("Like the Miami Heat...only cold") and Alaska . He also states in the first episode he was the back up of the back up of the back up for Florida State and won the championship in 1999 . </Li> <Li> Danny Masterson as Jameson "Rooster" Bennett, Colt's older brother . He has lived and worked on the ranch since Colt left to follow his football career . Despite living in Colt's shadow he is far more competent on the ranch as well as a more level headed thinker . He has however been just as irresponsible as Colt, drinking too much and sleeping around . </Li> <Li> Debra Winger as Margaret "Maggie" Bennett, owner of Maggie's, and Colt and Rooster's mother . Maggie is divorced from Beau and lives in a trailer behind the bar she owns . Much more lighthearted and caring than Beau, her company and advice is often sought out by the boys on how to deal with problems, especially those concerning their father . Maggie is something of a hippie and is an avid marijuana smoker . </Li> <Li> Elisha Cuthbert as Abigail "Abby" Phillips, a Garrison High School history teacher and Colt's high school and current girlfriend . Abby was in a five - year relationship with Kenny and was briefly engaged to him, but ultimately she broke it off and hooked back up with Colt . (recurring, season 1; main cast, season 2) </Li> <Li> Sam Elliott as Beau Bennett, Maggie's ex-husband, and Colt and Rooster's father . A Vietnam War veteran, he has worked the ranch since returning from the war and taking it over after his father died . Beau is difficult to get along with, perpetually annoyed with everyone and everything . He detests many modern amenities and is easily angered by his sons' antics . Beau appears to be a Republican with a special affinity for Ronald Reagan but at times seems to despise all politicians regardless of affiliation . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Ashton Kutcher as Colt Bennett, a former high school and college football star who returns to his hometown after a fifteen - year absence for a tryout, but ultimately helps his father and older brother on their family ranch . Colt is frequently the butt of jokes from his father and brother, particularly when it comes to his ranching skills (or lack thereof) and his disappointing pro football career . He is a heavy drinker and has a penchant for not using common sense, but he seems to have a heart of gold and tries to do right by others . Based on his various T - shirts and dialogue throughout the first season, it's implied that Colt has played for the Barcelona Dragons, San Jose SaberCats, Spokane Shock, Orlando Predators, Nebraska Danger, Minnesota Axemen and Philadelphia Soul . Dialogue also states that he was a member of teams in Canada, notably the fictional Saskatoon Cold ("Like the Miami Heat...only cold") and Alaska . He also states in the first episode he was the back up of the back up of the back up for Florida State and won the championship in 1999 . </Li> <Li> Danny Masterson as Jameson "Rooster" Bennett, Colt's older brother . He has lived and worked on the ranch since Colt left to follow his football career . Despite living in Colt's shadow he is far more competent on the ranch as well as a more level headed thinker . He has however been just as irresponsible as Colt, drinking too much and sleeping around . </Li> <Li> Debra Winger as Margaret "Maggie" Bennett, owner of Maggie's, and Colt and Rooster's mother . Maggie is divorced from Beau and lives in a trailer behind the bar she owns . Much more lighthearted and caring than Beau, her company and advice is often sought out by the boys on how to deal with problems, especially those concerning their father . Maggie is something of a hippie and is an avid marijuana smoker . </Li>

What's roosters real name on the ranch