Penn State Nittany Lions#21 · RB Carson Hansen
85 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 216 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Lakeville, MN
Carson Hansen is a RB (#21) for Penn State, from Lakeville, MN. In the 2026 season he has 199 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns, 39.8 rushing yards per game over 5 games. He has 37.1 fantasy points (PPR), 7.4 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 17
Rushing TDs 15
Receptions 17
Receiving yards 17
Total TDs 15
Scrimmage yards 17
Efficiency
Yards per carry 11
Yards per catch 14
Fantasy points 17
Receiving usage 17
Carry volume 18
Yards per touch 12
Measurables
Height 19
Weight 17
Frame 18
Experience 17
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- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
199
Rushing yards
2
Rushing TDs
43
Carries
4.6
Yards/carry
3
Receptions
22
Receiving yards
Carson Hansen career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PSU | 5 | 43 | 199 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 37.1 |
| 2025 | ISU | 11 | 187 | 950 | 6 | 19 | 134 | 164.2 |
| 2024 | ISU | 14 | 151 | 752 | 13 | 13 | 88 | 186 |
| 2023 | ISU | 10 | 22 | 67 | 0 | 11 | 115 | 29.2 |
| Career | 40 | 403 | 1968 | 21 | 46 | 359 | 416.5 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 | at Northwestern | L 13-34 | 19 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Sep 26 | vs Wisconsin | L 20-24 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Buffalo | W 55-13 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 12 | at Temple | W 27-9 | 84 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Marshall | W 45-0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowPenn State RB: #21
- ClassSenior
- HometownLakeville, MN
Carson Hansen: Penn State RB profile and stats
Carson Hansen is a RB (#21) for Penn State, from Lakeville, MN. This profile tracks Carson Hansen's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Penn State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Penn State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Carson Hansen in the news
All newsPreviewUSC at Penn State: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: USC visits Penn State at Beaver Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 PM ET, on NBC.2026-10-07RecapPenn State beat Buffalo 55-13 (Week 3, 2026)Penn State beat Buffalo 55-13 at Beaver Stadium. Now Penn State is 3-0, and Buffalo is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapPenn State beat Temple 27-9 (Week 2, 2026)Penn State beat Temple 27-9 at Lincoln Financial Field. Now Penn State is 2-0, and Temple is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Carson Hansen play for?
Carson Hansen plays for Penn State, wearing #21 at RB.
What position does Carson Hansen play?
Carson Hansen is a RB for Penn State.
How tall is Carson Hansen?
Carson Hansen is 6-2 and weighs 216 lb.
What year is Carson Hansen in?
Carson Hansen is listed as a senior on the Penn State roster.
Where is Carson Hansen from?
Carson Hansen is from Lakeville, MN.
How many rushing yards does Carson Hansen have?
Carson Hansen has 199 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.