Drake Lindsey is quickly becoming one of the most promising young quarterbacks in the Big Ten. @totalistrading After redshirting in 2024, Lindsey took over as Minnesota’s starting quarterback as a freshman in 2025 and immediately made an impact. The Arkansas native started all 13 games, leading the Golden Gophers to eight wins—the most ever by a freshman starting quarterback in program history. Lindsey completed 249 of 386 passes for 2,382 yards, 18 touchdowns and only six interceptions while adding four rushing touchdowns. His 63.2% completion rate ranked among the best single-season marks in school history, and his 3-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio tied for third all-time at Minnesota. His biggest performances came against Rutgers, where he threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns, and at Northwestern, where he tossed four touchdown passes in a road victory. He also scored the game-winning rushing touchdown in overtime against Michigan State. At 6-foot-5 and 230 pounds,...