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Impactful as receiver Arnold compiled three rushes for 16 yards and gathered in all six targets for 42 yards during Saturday's 34-30 victory versus South Alabama.

Impact Arnold handled 15 fewer carries than Jalen White. However, Arnold paced the Eagles in receptions and set a season high in receiving yards. Through eight games, Arnold has rushed 46 times for 269 yards while adding 19 catches for 110 yards through the air. He has five total touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in return to action Arnold (undisclosed) logged seven carries for 36 yards and caught their only target for four yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 47-19 defeat to Old Dominion.

Impact Arnold, who was a game-time decision against Old Dominion after sitting out last week against JMU, logged 40 total yards and a touchdown in his return to the field Thursday. The 5-foot-10 junior has formed a nice one-two punch with Jalen White this season, logging 43 carries for 253 yards and two touchdowns, along with 13 receptions for 68 yards and two touchdowns in the receiving game.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Thursday Arnold (undisclosed) is a game-time decision Thursday at Old Dominion, Jeff Roberts of WTOC 11 reports.

Impact Arnold is with the team Thursday and will test his injury during warmups to determine his status for Thursday's game. The junior has rushed 36 times for 217 yards and three touchdowns this season, adding 12 catches for 64 yards and a score through the air. If he is unable to go, David Mbadinga would see an increased workload.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Saturday Arnold (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's game against James Madison

Impact Arnold was a late scratch ahead of Saturday's game with an undisclosed injury. The junior running back had logged 217 yards and three touchdowns on 36 carries through six games for Georgia Southern prior to the injury. The severity of Arnold's injury is thus far unknown, but a short week will test his recovery ahead of a trip to Old Dominion on Thursday.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Stifled by Thundering Herd Arnold tallied seven rushes for 16 yards and reeled in all two targets for five yards during Saturday's 24-23 win against Marshall.

Impact Arnold couldn't match his Week 5 performance in which he ran for 110 yards and two scores, finishing with fewer than 20 rushing yards for the third time this season. Through six games, Arnold has rushed 36 times for 217 yards, and he remains firmly behind Jalen White in the backfield pecking order.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Runs wild against Georgia St. Arnold posted 11 carries for 110 yards and two touchdowns and caught 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 38-21 victory versus Georgia State.

Impact Arnold's 11 carries set a season high, and he rewarded the Eagles with 10 yards per carry and a pair of touchdowns. Jalen White still operated as the clear lead back, handling 22 carries. Yet, Arnold has been more effective, averaging 6.9 yards per carry on the year.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Two scores on five touches Arnold compiled four carries for 42 yards and one touchdown and reeled in their only target for 14 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-14 win over South Carolina State.

Impact Arnold was outcarried by Jalen White 13 to 4 but outgained White by one yard on the ground. Arnold also matched White's pair of touchdowns, catching his lone target for a second-quarter score before capping off the Eagles first drive of the second half with a 15 yard rushing touchdown. Arnold has handled just 12 carries through three games, but he's added six receptions for a total of 125 yards from scrimmage.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

JC French, OJ Arnold and Jalen White each account for 2 TDs; Georgia Southern beats SC State 42-14

JC French, Jalen White and OJ Arnold accounted for two touchdowns apiece, Tracy Hill Jr. returned an interception 60 yards for a score and Georgia Southern beat South Carolina Stat...

SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Catches four passes Arnold accrued seven carries for 23 yards and gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 33 yards during Saturday's 20-17 win versus Nevada.

Impact Georgia Southern had no success on the ground Saturday, combining for 42 yards on 19 carries as a team. Arnold and Jalen White each handled seven carries, but Arnold tallied two more rushing yards than White. Arnold only logged two touches in Week 1, but his 11 touches in Week 2 is a more realistic expectation moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Catches four passes Arnold accrued seven carries for 23 yards and gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 33 yards during Saturday's 20-17 win versus Nevada.

Impact Georgia Southern had no success on the ground Saturday, combining for 42 yards on 19 carries as a team. Arnold and Jalen White each handled seven carries, but Arnold tallied two more rushing yards than White. Arnold only logged two touches in Week 1, but his 11 touches in Week 2 is a more realistic expectation moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 17 rushing yards Arnold (undisclosed) totaled four rushes for 17 yards during Saturday's 20-17 loss versus Old Dominion.

Impact Arnold marked his return from a three-game absence. Though the running back was off from what is usually expected from him, he can bounce back at Appalachian State on Nov. 25 and potentially conclude his season with over 400 rushing yards, as he is just 53 short.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits again Saturday Arnold (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 38-33 loss to Marshall.

Impact Arnold missed his third consecutive game Saturday as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. Prior to his injury he received at least five carries in every game and totaled 50 attempts for 330 yards and three touchdowns in seven games. His next chance to play is Saturday versus Old Dominion.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Arnold (undisclosed) did not play during Georgia Southern's game Saturday at Texas State.

Impact Arnold has sat out twice now because of his current problem. Terrance Gibbs, though still much behind Jalen White, logged multiple snaps for the first time since Week 4. As for Arnold, his next opportunity to play is at Marshall on Nov. 11.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia Southern's OJ Arnold rushes for a four-yard touchdown to tie the game against Wisconsin

Georgia Southern's OJ Arnold rushes for a four-yard touchdown to tie the game against Wisconsin

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • Fox Sports