STATESBORO, Ga. — OJ Arnold rushed for a touchdown and threw for touchdown to power Georgia Southern to a 45-17 win over Maine on Saturday.

The senior running back had three previous games with passing touchdowns, including one with a rushing touchdown. He tallied 85 yards on 13 carries, had one reception for 12 yards, and his only pass was a 12-yard touchdown to Camden Brown.

Brown had 118 yards and a touchdown on six catches, his first 100-yard performance for Georgia Southern. JC French IV threw for 253 yards on 19-for-31 passing.

MJ Stroud had 3.5 tackles for a loss, including 2.5 sacks for Georgia Southern. Jackson Wheeler recovered a fumble on a muffed punt.

Georgia Southern outgained Maine 516-243.

The Black Bears got off to a quick start, driving 70 yards on just five plays after receiving the opening kickoff. Quarterback Carter Peavy capped the drive with a 27-yard run.

That was the only offensive touchdown for the Black Bears. Devin Vaught returned an interception 76 yards for a TD just before halftime that cut Maine’s deficit to 17-14.

Maine (0-4, 0-1) is now the only winless team remaining in the Coastal Athletic Conference after Campbell beat Bryant.