2011 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | 1 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 2 | Clemson | 2 | 20 | 26 | 3 | 49 | 24.5 |
| 3 | Wake Forest | 1 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Virginia Tech | 2 | 15 | 23 | 3 | 41 | 20.5 |
| 5 | North Carolina | 1 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Georgia Tech | 1 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 6 | North Carolina State | 1 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 8 | Florida State | 1 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 |