2011 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami (Florida) | 3 | 32 | 26 | 1 | 59 | 19.7 |
| 2 | Boston College | 4 | 35 | 47 | 2 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 3 | Georgia Tech | 4 | 32 | 37 | 4 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 3 | North Carolina State | 4 | 32 | 49 | 4 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 5 | Duke | 4 | 22 | 43 | 5 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 6 | Wake Forest | 3 | 12 | 21 | 6 | 39 | 13.0 |
| 6 | Clemson | 4 | 29 | 38 | 6 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 8 | Virginia Tech | 4 | 16 | 26 | 7 | 49 | 12.3 |
| 8 | Virginia | 4 | 25 | 38 | 7 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 8 | North Carolina | 4 | 26 | 40 | 7 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 11 | Maryland | 3 | 26 | 32 | 8 | 66 | 22.0 |
| 12 | Florida State | 4 | 23 | 28 | 10 | 61 | 15.3 |