Gophers Quarterback Lindsey Arrested on Alcohol and Fake ID Charges

Minnesota starting quarterback Drake Lindsey was arrested early Friday in Arkansas for underage possession of alcohol and possession of fake identification.

Lindsey, 20, is a native of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and was booked at 1:13 a.m. Friday, according to online records from the Washington County Sheriff's Office. He was released about seven hours later, and has hearings set for June 1 and June 29 in Fayetteville District Court.

Minnesota did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Lindsey's arrest.

The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Lindsey started throughout the 2025 season and set a team record for most wins by a freshman (8). He completed 249 of 386 passes for 2,382 yards and 18 touchdowns with six interceptions last fall.

Minnesota completed spring practice last month, and Lindsey completed 4 of 5 passes for 89 yards in the spring game. The Gophers open the 2026 season Sept. 3 at home against Eastern Illinois.

_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/48648720/minnesota-qb-lindsey-arrested-underage-alcohol-fake-id)._