Virginia Union University's football team, 6-2 overall on the season and 4-1 in CIAA play, is ranked sixth in the nation among Mid-Major and Division II HBCUs, in polls released on Tuesday, October 28.

The Panthers are ranked sixth in the latest HSRN poll, done by the Heritage Sports Radio Network.

VUU is also ranked sixth Dr. Cavil's HBCU Mid-Major Division Football Top 10 Poll Rankings, done by Dr. J. Kenyatta Cavil for "Inside the HBCU Huddle."

Virginia Union will travel to Elizabeth City, N.C., to face Elizabeth City State University at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1.

HSRN Football Poll
Division II
School (First Place Votes)

1. Winston-Salem State Rams (17)
2. Tuskegee Golden Tigers
3. Fort Valley State Wildcats
4. Virginia State Trojans
5. Albany State Golden Rams
6. Virginia Union Panthers 
7. Miles Golden Bears 
8. Livingstone Blue Bears
9. Fayetteville State Broncos
10. Elizabeth City State Vikings

Others:  Stillman-23; Morehouse-19.

Dr. Cavil's HBCU Mid-Major Division Football Top 10 Poll Rankings – Week 9
Released 10/27/14

Rank Team & Mascot

1. Winston-Salem State Rams 
2. Tuskegee Golden Tigers 
3. Virginia State Trojans 
4. Fort Valley State Wildcats
5. Albany State Golden Rams
6. Virginia Union Panthers 
7. Miles Golden Bears 
8. Livingstone Blue Bears
9. Benedict Tigers 
10. Fayetteville State Broncos