2017 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 1 | Boston College | 1 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 3 | Louisville | 1 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 4 | Virginia Tech | 1 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 4 | North Carolina State | 1 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 4 | Virginia | 1 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 7 | Clemson | 2 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 26 | 13.0 |
| 8 | Florida State | 2 | 7 | 21 | 1 | 29 | 14.5 |
| 9 | Wake Forest | 1 | 6 | 24 | 2 | 32 | 32.0 |
| 10 | Miami (Florida) | 2 | 12 | 28 | 2 | 42 | 21.0 |