2011 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | 4 | 31 | 28 | 4 | 63 | 15.8 |
| 2 | Florida State | 4 | 18 | 40 | 6 | 64 | 16.0 |
| 3 | Virginia Tech | 5 | 34 | 46 | 7 | 87 | 17.4 |
| 4 | North Carolina State | 4 | 35 | 32 | 4 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 5 | Georgia Tech | 5 | 47 | 43 | 3 | 93 | 18.6 |
| 6 | Clemson | 5 | 56 | 33 | 8 | 97 | 19.4 |
| 7 | Duke | 4 | 41 | 37 | 3 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 8 | North Carolina | 5 | 31 | 69 | 5 | 105 | 21.0 |
| 9 | Boston College | 4 | 35 | 46 | 4 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 10 | Miami (Florida) | 5 | 52 | 55 | 3 | 110 | 22.0 |
| 11 | Wake Forest | 5 | 46 | 55 | 10 | 111 | 22.2 |
| 12 | Maryland | 5 | 70 | 43 | 4 | 117 | 23.4 |