Virginia Union University is ranked #1 in total defense in the latest NCAA statistical rankings, released by the NCAA on Sunday, October 4.

VUU is allowing only 160.6 yards in offense by opponents this season, including only 58 yards by Johnson C. Smith University on September 26.

The Panther defense is even more impressive against opponents' ground game.  Virginia Union is also leading the nation in rushing defense, giving up a mere 46.6 yards per game.  VUU held both Johnson C. Smith and Shaw University to -25 yards on the ground.

Virginia Union is 4-1 overall this season and 2-0 in the CIAA.  The Panthers travel to Lincoln University, Pa., to face Lincoln (Pa.) at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 10.

NCAA Football Division II Total Defense Through Games 10/03/2015
1 Virginia Union    160.6 yards per game
2 Alderson Broaddus 178.5
3 West Ga.          192.8
4 Wingate           196.0
5 Minn. St. Mankato 209.2
6 Elizabeth City St.226.8
7 Central St. (OH)  239.2
8 Northwest Mo. St. 243.0
9 Morehouse         253.2
10 Shepherd         260.0

NCAA Football Division II Rushing Defense Through Games 10/03/2015
1 Virginia Union      46.6 yards per game
2 Central St. (OH)    51.0
3 West Ala.           54.6
4 Colorado St.-Pueblo 63.4
5 Virginia St.        64.0
6 Slippery Rock       65.6
7 Minn. St. Mankato   70.6
8 Indiana (PA)        71.0
9 Alderson Broaddus   71.3
10 Northwest Mo. St.  73.0