Drake Lindsey, the 20-year-old starting quarterback for the Minnesota Gophers, was arrested early Friday morning in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for underage possession of alcohol and possession of a fake identification. He was booked at 1:13 a.m. and released approximately seven hours later. Lindsey has court hearings scheduled for June 1 and June 29 in Fayetteville District Court. Last season, he made a significant impact, setting a team record for the most wins by a freshman quarterback with 8 victories. He completed 249 of 386 passes for 2,382 yards, throwing 18 touchdowns against six interceptions. The Gophers recently completed spring practice, where Lindsey showcased his skills by completing 4 of 5 passes for 89 yards during the spring game. The team is set to open the 2026 season at home against Eastern Illinois on September 3.