Minnesota Golden Gophers#5 · QB Drake Lindsey
74 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-5
- Weight
- 230 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Fayetteville, AR
Drake Lindsey is a QB (#5) for Minnesota, from Fayetteville, AR. In the 2026 season he has 1,087 passing yards and 8 touchdowns, 217.4 yards per game over 5 games. He has 66.2 fantasy points (PPR), 13.2 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Passing yards 18
Passing TDs 18
Rushing yards 4
Rushing TDs 9
Total yards 17
Fantasy points 17
Efficiency
Completion % 13
Yards per attempt 10
TD rate 13
INT avoidance 8
Big-play passing 9
Rush efficiency 6
Measurables
Height 18
Weight 19
Frame 18
Experience 13
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2026 season
1087
Passing yards
8
Passing TDs
4
Interceptions
105/157
Completions
-13
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
Drake Lindsey career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Cmp-Att | Pass Yds | TD | INT | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MINN | 5 | 105-157 | 1087 | 8 | 4 | -13 | 0 | 66.2 |
| 2025 | MINN | 13 | 246-389 | 2382 | 18 | 6 | -119 | 4 | 167.4 |
| 2024 | MINN | 2 | 4-5 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Career | 20 | 355-551 | 3519 | 27 | 10 | -126 | 4 | 240.2 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | PASS YDS | RUSH YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Michigan | W 20-14 | 136 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 26 | at Washington | W 27-24 | 204 | 0 | 3 |
| Sep 19 | vs Akron | W 41-7 | 204 | -8 | 3 |
| Sep 12 | vs Mississippi State | L 13-38 | 279 | -12 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | vs Eastern Illinois | W 59-7 | 264 | 6 | 1 |
Career timeline
- NowMinnesota QB: #5
- ClassJunior
- HometownFayetteville, AR
Drake Lindsey: Minnesota QB profile and stats
Drake Lindsey is a QB (#5) for Minnesota, from Fayetteville, AR. This profile tracks Drake Lindsey's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Minnesota roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Minnesota sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Drake Lindsey in the news
All newsRecapMinnesota beat Michigan 20-14 (Week 5, 2026)Minnesota beat Michigan 20-14 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Minnesota is 4-1, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapMinnesota edged Washington 27-24 (Week 4, 2026)Minnesota edged Washington 27-24 at Husky Stadium. Now Minnesota is 3-1, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Washington is 3-1, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26RecapMinnesota beat Akron 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Minnesota beat Akron 41-7 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Minnesota is 2-1, and Akron is 1-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Drake Lindsey play for?
Drake Lindsey plays for Minnesota, wearing #5 at QB.
What position does Drake Lindsey play?
Drake Lindsey is a QB for Minnesota.
How tall is Drake Lindsey?
Drake Lindsey is 6-5 and weighs 230 lb.
What year is Drake Lindsey in?
Drake Lindsey is listed as a junior on the Minnesota roster.
Where is Drake Lindsey from?
Drake Lindsey is from Fayetteville, AR.
How many passing yards does Drake Lindsey have?
Drake Lindsey has 1087 passing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.