Georgia Southern cruised to a 45-17 victory over Maine in Week 4, with the Eagles' defense setting the tone early. The home team jumped out to a 7-0 first-quarter lead and never looked back, outscoring Maine 10-7 in the second quarter before pulling away with dominant third and fourth quarters.

Georgia Southern's defense was particularly impactful in the second quarter when JC French IV's pass was intercepted by Devin Vaught, who returned it 76 yards for a touchdown. OJ Arnold led the Eagles' ground attack with 85 rushing yards.

Maine managed to keep pace early, scoring touchdowns in both the first and second quarters through Carter Peevy's passing. Peevy completed 88 passing yards, while Scott Woods II led Maine receivers with 9 catches. However, the Black Bears could only muster a field goal in the third quarter and were shut out in the fourth.

Georgia Southern's defense intercepted Maine twice in the second half, sealing the comfortable victory. The Eagles covered the 22-point spread while the game went over the 57.5-point total.