Minnesota Gophers QB Drake Lindsey Arrested for Underage Alcohol Possession
Gophers QB Lindsey arrested for fake ID, alcohol
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Drake Lindsey, the starting quarterback for the University of Minnesota Gophers football team, was arrested in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for underage alcohol possession and using a fake ID. The 20-year-old was booked early Friday morning and has court hearings scheduled for June.
- 01Drake Lindsey was arrested for underage alcohol possession and using a fake ID.
- 02He was booked at 1:13 a.m. and released after about seven hours.
- 03Lindsey set a team record for most wins by a freshman quarterback with 8 victories.
- 04He completed 249 passes for 2,382 yards and 18 touchdowns last season.
- 05The Gophers will begin their 2026 season on September 3 against Eastern Illinois.
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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.
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Lindsey's arrest may affect his standing on the team and the Gophers' season preparations.
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