Drake Lindsey News, Rumors, Updates - Minnesota Golden Gophers

Is the Drake Lindsey 1st-Round Buzz Already Getting Out of Control? A third analyst labeled Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey as a potential first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Deadspin | Minnesota QB Drake Lindsey arrested on fake ID, alcohol charges Deadspin | Minnesota QB Drake Lindsey arrested on fake ID, alcohol charges

MAY 2 • DEADSPIN.COM

Minnesota QB Drake Lindsey Arrested for Alleged Underage Drinking, Fake ID

Minnesota Golden Gophers QB Drake Lindsey was arrested for alleged underage possession of alcohol and carrying fake identification.

MAY 1 • FOX SPORTS

Minnesota QB Drake Lindsey Arrested for Alleged Underage Drinking, Fake ID

Drake Lindsey arrest details: Minnesota starting QB charged with underage drinking, possession of fake ID | Sporting News Here's the latest on Minnesota's QB and what he was arrested for.

MAY 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Clean bill continues Lindsey completed 18 of 28 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 20-17 overtime win against New Mexico.

Impact Since Week 9, when Lindsey logged a 0-3 TD-INT ratio at Iowa, he has not turned the ball over. Across five games, the quarterback scored 10 times, averaging two touchdowns per matchup. During 2025, his first full year under center, he completed 63.2 percent of 389 pass attempts for 2,382 yards and an 18-6 TD-INT ratio. On the run, Lindsey's four touchdowns mean he surpassed the 20-TD threshold as well.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota Extends Bowl Game Win Streak to 9 After Beating New Mexico

The Minnesota Golden Gophers extended their win streak in bowl games to nine after beating New Mexico in the Rate Bowl on Friday.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Minnesota Extends Bowl Game Win Streak to 9 After Beating New Mexico

Smith's diving TD catch in overtime sends Minnesota to 20-17 win over New Mexico in Rate Bowl

Jalen Smith scored his second touchdown a diving 12-yard catch in the first overtime and Minnesota extended its postseason winning streak to nine straight games with a 20-17 win ov...

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Minnesota Looks to Stretch Big Ten-Record Bowl Winning Streak Against New Mexico

Minnesota has the longest active bowl win streak, the longest in Big Ten history and the fourth-longest in all of college football history....

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Minnesota Looks to Stretch Big Ten-Record Bowl Winning Streak Against New Mexico

Season-low yards in victory Lindsey completed 18 of 24 passes for 90 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 17-7 win over Wisconsin.

Impact Though Lindsey threw for a season-low 90 yards against rival Wisconsin, he threw a touchdown and did enough for the Golden Gophers to get the victory. The 6-foot-5 quarterback connected with tight end Jameson Geers on a 13-yard scoring strike in the third quarter, giving the Golden Gophers the final score of the game. Lindsey finished with 2,235 yards and 16 touchdowns to six interceptions through 12 games on the season, adding four rushing touchdowns as well. Lindsey will have one final opportunity to make an impact for the Golden Gophers this season during Minnesota's upcoming bowl game.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Minnesota keeps Paul Bunyan's Axe with a snowy 17-7 win over Wisconsin, the 4th time in 5 years

Drake Lindsey threw a touchdown pass to Jameson Geers for the only second-half score in snow-globe conditions, and John Nestor had two interceptions and a fumble recovery for Minne...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Minnesota win fourth Paul Bunyan's Axe in five years after defeating Wisconsin in the snow 🥶🪓

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Lights up Wildcats Lindsey was 20-for-30 passing for 264 yards and four touchdowns during Saturday's 38-35 defeat versus Northwestern.

Impact Lindsey had arguably his best passing day of the season on Saturday, throwing for 264 yards and a season-high four touchdowns against Northwestern. The 6-foot-5 quarterback connected with receiver Javon Tracy on a trio of touchdown strikes in the second and third quarters before finding Le'Meke Brockington on an eight-yard scoring toss in the fourth quarter, drawing the game even at 35 at the time. He will hope to follow up on his performance when the Golden Gophers host rival Wisconsin in the team's regular season finale on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Northwestern Wildcats Highlights | FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Olsen's 3rd field goal of game lifts Northwestern to wild 38-35 win over Minnesota

Jack Olsen’s third field goal of the game, from 33 yards, snapped a tie with 53 seconds left and Northwestern ended a three-game losing streak with a wild 38-35 win over Minnesota...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

One score in blowout loss Lindsey was 19-for-32 passing for 138 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 42-13 defeat to Oregon.

Impact Lindsey and the Minnesota offense had a tough day against a talented Oregon defense, managing 13 points while totaling just 200 yards of offense. Despite throwing for just 138 yards on the day, 6-foot-5 quarterback did manage to find the end zone, connecting with receiver Javon Tracy on a 10-yard scoring strike in the third quarter, bringing the Golden Gophers within two scores at the time. Lindsey and the Minnesota offense will hope for better days moving forward, with a road matchup against Northwestern serving as the next opportunity.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dante Moore throws for 2 touchdowns and No. 7 Oregon routs Minnesota 42-13

Dante Moore threw for two touchdowns and freshman Jordon Davison ran for another pair to lead No. 7 Oregon to a 42-13 victory over Minnesota

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 7 Oregon hosts rested Minnesota on Friday night

Minnesota has a four-game winning streak when playing on Friday nights, so certainly the Golden Gophers are hoping to continue the tradition this weekend in Eugene and at the same...

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

How Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey is becoming clutch In nine games this season, Lindsey is 171 for 275 (63%) for 1,743 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • TWINCITIES.COM

Two rushing scores in victory Lindsey completed 26 of 39 passes for 197 yards during Saturday's 23-20 overtime win over Michigan State. He also had five rushes for negative five yards with two touchdowns.

Impact While Lindsey failed to find the end zone through the air, he scored a pair of touchdowns on the ground to help secure the victory for the Golden Gophers. The 6-foot-5 quarterback found the end zone on a two-yard scamper at the end of regulation to send the game to overtime before crossing the goal line on a three-yard run to win it in OT. Lindsey will hope to build off this performance when the Golden Gophers travel to face Oregon following the team's upcoming bye.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Drake Lindsey keeps Minnesota afloat in comeback OT victory over Michigan State Deadspin | Drake Lindsey keeps Minnesota afloat in comeback OT victory over Michigan State

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Drake Lindsey plays hero in Minnesota's win over Michigan State MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Gophers weren't exactly an offensive juggernaut on Saturday. Through the...

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Takeaways: Struggling as a team for the majority of the game, QB Drake Lindsey plays hero in Gophers 23-20 OT victory over Michigan State Struggling for much of the game, the Gophers needed someone to step up. Redshirt freshman QB Drake Lindsey answered the call with a touchdow...

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Lindsey's OT touchdown run helps Minnesota deny Michigan State first Big Ten win with 23-20 victory

Drake Lindsey scored on a 3-yard run in overtime and Minnesota denied Michigan State its first Big Ten Conference win of the season with a 23-20 victory

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Drake Lindsey keeps Minnesota afloat in comeback OT victory over Michigan State Drake Lindsey rushed for two touchdowns, including a game-winning 3-yard scramble in the first overtime, to lift Minnesota to a 23-20 win ov...

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

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