# Carson Hansen

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**Carson Hansen** is an American [college football](/source/College_football) [running back](/source/Running_back) for the [Penn State Nittany Lions](/source/Penn_State_Nittany_Lions_football). He previously played for the [Iowa State Cyclones](/source/Iowa_State_Cyclones_football).

## Early life

Hansen attended [Lakeville South High School](/source/Lakeville_South_High_School) in [Lakeville, Minnesota](/source/Lakeville,_Minnesota). As a senior he recorded 1,908 total yards and 25 total touchdowns, being named the Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year.[1] Hansen finished his high school career totaling 4,532 yards and 57 touchdowns, being named the Gatorade Minnesota Football Player of the Year twice.[2][3] A three-star recruit, he committed to play college football at [Iowa State University](/source/Iowa_State_University) over offers from [Kansas State](/source/Kansas_State_Wildcats_football), [Northwestern](/source/Northwestern_Wildcats_football), and [Wyoming](/source/Wyoming_Cowboys_football).[4][5]

## College career

As a freshman in 2023, Hansen rushed 67 yards, while also tallying 11 receptions for 115 yards.[6] The following season, his role increased, as against [West Virginia](/source/West_Virginia_Mountaineers_football), he rushed for 96 yards three touchdowns.[7] In the [2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl](/source/2024_Pop-Tarts_Bowl) he rushed for 82 yards and totaled three touchdowns, helping lead the Cyclones to a 42–41 victory over [Miami](/source/Miami_Hurricanes_football).[8] Hansen finished the 2024 season, with 151 carries for 752 yards and 13 touchdowns.[8]

On January 4, 2026, Hansen announced his decision to transfer to [Pennsylvania State University](/source/Pennsylvania_State_University) to play for the [Penn State Nittany Lions](/source/Penn_State_Nittany_Lions_football).[9]

### Statistics

Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD 2023 Iowa State 13 0 22 67 3.0 0 11 115 10.5 0 2024 Iowa State 14 8 151 752 5.0 13 13 88 6.8 2 2025 Iowa State 11 9 188 952 5.1 6 19 134 7.1 0 Career 38 17 361 1,771 4.9 19 43 337 7.8 2

## References

1. Paulsen, Jim (2022-11-29). ["Carson Hansen of Lakeville South is Star Tribune Metro Football Player of the Year"](https://www.startribune.com/carson-hansen-of-lakeville-south-is-star-tribune-metro-football-player-of-the-year/600230825). *www.startribune.com*. Retrieved 2024-12-31.

1. ["South’s Hansen wins 2nd Gatorade football award"](https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_thisweek/free/south-s-hansen-wins-2nd-gatorade-football-award/article_07cb1018-92c4-11ed-abed-bfdcb8948641.html). *hometownsource.com*. 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2024-12-31.

1. ["Lakeville South High School student-athlete named Gatorade Minnesota Football Player of the Year"](https://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/poy/assets/writable/72922/2023_FB_CHansen.pdf). *Gatorade*

1. Hertel, Alyssa. ["Iowa State football picks up commitment from 3-star athlete Carson Hansen"](https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/football-recruiting/2022/06/21/iowa-state-football-recruiting-carson-hansen-commitment/7695944001/). *The Des Moines Register*. Retrieved 2024-12-31.

1. ["Lakeville South running back Carson Hansen commits to Iowa State"](https://www.twincities.com/2022/06/21/lakeville-south-running-back-carson-hansen-commits-to-iowa-state/). *Twin Cities*. 2022-06-22. Retrieved 2024-12-31.

1. ["Abu Sama and Carson Hansen form formidable 1-2 punch in Iowa State backfield"](https://www.thegazette.com/cyclone-football/abu-sama-and-carson-hansen-form-formidable-1-2-punch-in-iowa-state-backfield/). *www.thegazette.com*. Retrieved 2024-12-31.

1. Martin, Gus. ["Who is Carson Hansen? Iowa State football RB carries Cyclones run game vs West Virginia"](https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/football/2024/10/12/carson-hansen-iowa-state-football-cyclones-rb-shines-vs-west-virginia/75653799007/). *The Des Moines Register*. Retrieved 2024-12-31.

1. Hutchens, Ben (2024-12-28). ["5 takeaways from Iowa State vs Miami: Carson Hansen positions himself to be lead back in 2025"](https://nonpareilonline.com/sports/college/football/5-takeaways-from-iowa-state-vs-miami/article_9d2ce9dc-8cd6-5ff7-ab3a-f4e7e86a87b1.html). *Daily Nonpareil*. Retrieved 2024-12-31.

1. Sauber, Jon (2026-01-04). ["Penn State adds starting running back Carson Hansen from Iowa State in portal"](https://lancasteronline.com/sports/football/college/penn-state-adds-starting-running-back-carson-hansen-from-iowa-state-in-portal/article_860fc3e0-5fda-575d-8738-7179fdd98183.html). *LancasterOnline*. Retrieved 2026-01-08.

## External links

- [Iowa State Cyclones bio](https://cyclones.com/sports/football/roster/carson-hansen/13063)

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