OJ Arnold News, Rumors, Updates - Georgia Southern Eagles

Could return to college Arnold is among the players who could return to college for the 2026 football season with an extra year of eligibility, according to On3.com.

Impact Arnold had a career-best season in 2025 with Georgia Southern, racking up 1,032 rushing yards with five touchdowns on 144 carries across 12 games. If he's given the green light for a return to play in 2026, he should be at the top of the team's backfield depth chart.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Records 152 rushing yards Arnold (undisclosed) tallied 11 rushes for 152 yards and caught all four targets for 11 yards during Monday's 29-10 win against Appalachian State.

Impact For the third time across Arnold's last four games, he logged triple-digit rushing yards. The three ensured that he would finish 2025 with significantly high yardage. Arnold logged 144 rushing attempts for 1,037 yards (7.2 averaged per carry) and five touchdowns. He recorded eight TDs, including two passing and one rushing. Arnold also logged 21 receptions for 212 yards and two completions.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia Southern beats Appalachian State 29-10, wins Birmingham Bowl

OJ Arnold had 152 yards rushing on 11 carries, Terrance Gibbs and Weston Bryant each had a rushing touchdown, and Georgia Southern beat Appalachian State 29-10 to win the Birmingha...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

DNP for Week 14 Arnold (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's 24-19 win at Marshall.

Impact Georgia Southern's last regular-season game of 2025 included Arnold's first DNP of the year. The running back will have one last opportunity to finish his collegiate career healthy, as his team has qualified for a bowl game that will be scheduled at a later date.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as game-time decision Arnold (undisclosed) is officially listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's regular-season finale versus Marshall, per the Sun Belt availability report.

Impact Arnold was deemed doubtful on the initial availability report, so he may lean more toward sitting out the contest, but it's difficult to know until the team takes the field for pregame warmups. If he can't go, Terrance Gibbs (who is also listed as a game-time call) could be in line to lead the backfield Saturday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Week 14 Arnold (undisclosed) is doubtful for Saturday's game at Marshall.

Impact Arnold was limited to three carries and one yard in Week 13 against ODU, and the doubtful tag ahead of this regular-season finale suggests he was injured the last time out. If Arnold is out in Week 14, expect Terrance Gibbs (undisclosed) and Bryce Baker to see more snaps in the backfield.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nothing going on in loss Arnold tallied three carries for one yard and hauled in all two targets for seven yards during Saturday's 45-10 defeat versus Old Dominion.

Impact The Monarchs defense stymied the Eagles offense all day, allowing zero offensive points on Saturday. The game script didn't allow for Arnold to get involved much. The senior running back has run for 885 yards and five touchdowns in 2025.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heroic performance in win Arnold tallied 21 rushes for 267 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in four of six targets for 53 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-40 win versus Coastal Carolina.

Impact Arnold did it all on Saturday, setting a new high in rushing yards, having his first three touchdown day of 2025 and first receiving touchdown of the year. Arnold scored both his rushing touchdowns in the first quarter on a one yard rush and a 62-yard pop. The receiving touchdown came in the second quarter on a 41-yard reception. In 10 games this season, the Senior running back has 884 yards and five rushing touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arnold has 267 yards rushing, accounts for 4 TDs, Georgia Southern beats Coastal Carolina

OJ Arnold had 267 yards rushing and accounted for four touchdowns, Camden Brown had program-record tying three touchdown receptions, and Georgia Southern beat Coastal Carolina 45-4...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Strong all-around day in win Arnold totalled 20 carries for 105 yards and hauled in three of four targets for 37 yards during Thursday's 25-23 win versus Appalachian State.

Impact Arnold surpassed the 100-yard plateau for the first time since Week 3 on Thursday evening. The running back still hasn't found the end zone since Week 4 but the 105-yard showing raised his season totals to 617 rushing yards through nine games. The 37 receiving yards, raised his passing game totals to 141 yards on 11 receptions.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

French threw for a season-high 352 yards, Georgia Southern holds off Appalachian State 25-23

JC French IV threw for a season-high 352 yards as Georgia Southern holds off Appalachian State 25-23 on Thursday night

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Tops Eagles backfield Arnold logged 14 rushes for 73 yards and caught their only target for one yard during Saturday's 34-24 loss to Arkansas State.

Impact Arnold totalled 11 more carries and 62 more yards than next closest running back Terrance Gibbs. Arnold has now run for 512 yards and three touchdowns on 89 carries through eight games.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Eagles in receiving yards Arnold recorded 12 carries for 74 yards and hauled in all four targets for 85 yards during Saturday's 41-24 win over Georgia State.

Impact Arnold led the Eagles back field in carries with 12 and posted a game high of 85 receiving yards. Arnold averaged 6.2 YPC on Saturday, continuing what has been a strong season as the Eagles lead running back. Through seven games played, Arnold has run for 439 yards and three touchdowns. Through the air, the running back has seven receptions that have produced 103 yards.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Eagles in receiving yards Arnold recorded 12 carries for 74 yards and hauled in all four targets for 85 yards during Saturday's 41-24 win over Georgia State.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Week 8 Arnold (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against Georgia State.

Impact Arnold will look to continue what has been a promising 2025 season. In terms of rushing numbers, he has the same amount of carries (63) as last year but more yards, 365 this year compared to 316 the previous. Despite one less touchdown, Arnold still has four TDs in six games for 2025.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Week 8 Arnold (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game against Georgia State.

Impact A decision on Arnold's status will come closer to Saturday's 7 p.m. ET kickoff. However, the probable tag suggests the running back should suit up and handle his regular workload. Arnold has racked up 63 carries for 365 yards and three touchdowns in 2025.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bottled up by Southern Miss defense Arnold compiled 13 rushes for 56 yards and reeled in zero targets during Thursday's 38-35 defeat against Southern Miss.

Impact Arnold struggled to get going coming out of the Eagles bye week Thursday evening. The 13 carries were tied for the second most Arnold has received in a game in 2025. Backfield mate, David Mbadinga was tasked with only eight carries but was able to punch in his first touchdown of the season. Through six games played, Arnold has run for 365 yards and scored three touchdowns. Arnold will look to get back on track when the Eagles take on Georgia State in two Saturday's, whose defense is allowing 224 rushing yards per game.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet day in loss Arnold recorded four rushes for 10 yards during Saturday's 35-10 loss to James Madison.

Impact Arnold struggled to get anything going Saturday against the Dukes defense, recorded the least amount of carries and rushing yards that Arnold has posted in any game through the 2025 season. On the season Arnold has received 50 carries producing 309 yards and three touchdowns. Arnold will look to get back on train after the bye week when the Eagles host Southern Mississippi on October 9.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet day in loss Arnold recorded four rushes for 10 yards during Saturday's 35-10 loss to James Madison.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns in win Arnold accrued 13 rushes for 85 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for 12 yards during Saturday's 45-17 win over Maine.

Impact Arnold recorded his third rushing touchdown of 2025 with a three yard score in the first quarter Saturday. Arnold then threw a passing touchdown in the fourth quarter, connecting with Camden Brown for a 12-yard score. Arnold led the Eagles backfield in carries and rushing yards on Saturday. Through four weeks Arnold has recorded 299 rushing yards on 46 carries.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records his first two touchdowns Arnold totaled 16 carries for 128 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in one of two targets for five yards during Saturday's 41-34 win versus Jacksonville State.

Impact Arnold recorded the most carries he has had in any game of 2025. He rewarded the decision by going for 128 yards and scoring on 32 and six yard runs. Arnold has run for 214 yards through three games.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arnold's 2 TD runs help Georgia Southern get past Jacksonville State 41-34

OJ Arnold runs for two touchdowns, and Dalen Cobb scores on a 95-yard kickoff return as Georgia Southern beats Jacksonville State 41-34 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Georgia Southern beats Appalachian State 29-10, wins Birmingham Bowl

Arnold has 267 yards rushing, accounts for 4 TDs, Georgia Southern beats Coastal Carolina

French threw for a season-high 352 yards, Georgia Southern holds off Appalachian State 25-23

Arnold's 2 TD runs help Georgia Southern get past Jacksonville State 41-34