Minnesota QB Drake Lindsey arrested on fake ID, alcohol charges

Field Level Media|published: Fri 1st May, 23:17 2026

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Dec 26, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey (5) against the New Mexico Lobos during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Minnesota starting quarterback Drake Lindsey was arrested Friday for allegedly using a fake ID and for possessing alcohol as a minor.

The arrest took place in Lindsey's native Arkansas, where Fayetteville police responded to a call from a bar in town about a possible fake identification.

Per a preliminary police report, the 20-year-old Lindsey admitted to owning the ID and said he drank alcohol before going to the bar.

He spent about seven hours in the Washington County Detention Center and posted a $470 bond, according to outlets that viewed detention records. He has district court hearings set for June 1 and June 29.

A Minnesota spokesperson told ESPN that the university is "aware of the situation and will address it internally."

Lindsey was the Golden Gophers' starting quarterback as a freshman last season and set a program record for wins by a freshman QB with eight. He threw for 2,382 yards and 18 touchdowns with six interceptions on 63.2% passing.

--Field Level Media

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