Golden Gophers QB Drake Lindsey Arrested on Fake ID and Underage Drinking Charges in Arkansas
Minnesota quarterback Drake Lindsey got caught red-handed trying to pull one over on a Fayetteville, Arkansas bar, and it cost him a night in custody. The star Big Ten signal-caller was arrested Friday morning after staff at a local bar tipped off police about someone using fake identification. When officers confronted Lindsey, he admitted to both the fake ID and underage drinking, according to ESPN's Adam Rittenberg.
The Details: How It Went Down
Lindsey, who won't hit the legal drinking age of 21 until Aug. 18, was taken into custody after coming clean with police about the fake identification and underage possession of alcohol. He posted a $470 bond and walked free after seven hours. Not exactly the offseason moves you want to see from your starting quarterback.
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On the field, the 6-foot-5, 230-pound Lindsey had a solid 2025 season under center for the Gophers. He completed 63.2 percent of his pass attempts for 2,382 yards, 18 touchdowns and just six interceptions, adding four rushing touchdowns. He led Minnesota to an 8-5 record, capped off by a 20-17 win over New Mexico in the Rate Bowl where he threw for 147 yards and two scores.
What's Next For Minnesota
The Golden Gophers open the 2026 season on Sept. 3 against Eastern Illinois at home, kicking off a three-game homestand that also includes matchups with Mississippi State and Akron. Minnesota has built some real momentum lately, finishing with a winning record in four of the last five years and winning bowl games for five straight seasons, something the program had never done before. Add in the Minnesota Wild and Timberwolves both advancing to the second round, and it's been a good stretch for Minnesota sports fans. The question now is whether Lindsey can stay focused and keep the good vibes rolling.
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