Illinois Fighting Illini#- · LB Jake Hansen
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- Former player
Jake Hansen played LB for Illinois. In the 2021 season he had 32 tackles and 1 sack over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Jake Hansen career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ILL | 5 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | ILL | 8 | 67 | 2.5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | ILL | 9 | 72 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | ILL | 12 | 95 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | ILL | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 40 | 274 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Season totals, 2016 to 2021. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Jake Hansen: Illinois LB profile and stats
Jake Hansen is a LB for Illinois. This profile tracks Jake Hansen's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Illinois roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Illinois sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Jake Hansen in the news
All newsRecapIllinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 (Week 3, 2026)Illinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 2-1, and Southern Illinois is 2-2.2026-09-19RecapDuke beat Illinois 31-27 (Week 2, 2026)Duke beat Illinois 31-27 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Duke is 2-0, and Illinois is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapIllinois beat UAB 42-23 (Week 1, 2026)Illinois beat UAB 42-23 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 1-0, and UAB is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Jake Hansen play for?
Jake Hansen plays for Illinois at LB.
What position does Jake Hansen play?
Jake Hansen is a LB for Illinois.