2016 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clemson | 3 | 31 | 45 | 9 | 85 | 28.3 |
| 2 | Virginia Tech | 2 | 14 | 26 | 4 | 44 | 22.0 |
| 3 | North Carolina | 1 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 4 | Wake Forest | 1 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 5 | Georgia Tech | 1 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 5 | North Carolina State | 1 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 7 | Miami (Florida) | 1 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh | 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 9 | Boston College | 1 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 9 | Florida State | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 11 | Louisville | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 11.0 |