2011 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | 3 | 33 | 33 | 6 | 72 | 24.0 |
| 2 | Clemson | 5 | 40 | 53 | 12 | 105 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Miami (Florida) | 3 | 25 | 32 | 6 | 63 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Georgia Tech | 3 | 44 | 9 | 5 | 58 | 19.3 |
| 4 | Virginia Tech | 3 | 25 | 27 | 6 | 58 | 19.3 |
| 4 | Wake Forest | 3 | 22 | 30 | 6 | 58 | 19.3 |
| 7 | North Carolina | 2 | 15 | 20 | 2 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 8 | Virginia | 3 | 11 | 39 | 4 | 54 | 18.0 |
| 9 | Florida State | 2 | 7 | 23 | 5 | 35 | 17.5 |
| 10 | Duke | 3 | 9 | 35 | 4 | 48 | 16.0 |
| 11 | North Carolina State | 3 | 13 | 30 | 4 | 47 | 15.7 |
| 12 | Boston College | 3 | 17 | 20 | 2 | 39 | 13.0 |