2017 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | 9 | 1734 | 1503 | 604 | 3237 | 5.36 | 359.7 |
| 2 | Boston College | 9 | 1516 | 1775 | 624 | 3291 | 5.27 | 365.7 |
| 3 | Syracuse | 9 | 2107 | 2309 | 626 | 4416 | 7.05 | 490.7 |
| 4 | Virginia Tech | 10 | 1343 | 2155 | 646 | 3498 | 5.41 | 349.8 |
| 5 | Georgia Tech | 10 | 1574 | 2134 | 654 | 3708 | 5.67 | 370.8 |
| 6 | Duke | 10 | 1637 | 1962 | 664 | 3599 | 5.42 | 359.9 |
| 7 | North Carolina | 9 | 1962 | 2164 | 672 | 4126 | 6.14 | 458.4 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh | 10 | 1547 | 2517 | 685 | 4064 | 5.93 | 406.4 |
| 9 | North Carolina State | 10 | 1151 | 2642 | 691 | 3793 | 5.49 | 379.3 |
| 10 | Florida State | 10 | 1579 | 1973 | 725 | 3552 | 4.90 | 355.2 |
| 11 | Miami (Florida) | 10 | 1580 | 2097 | 772 | 3677 | 4.76 | 367.7 |
| 12 | Wake Forest | 9 | 1664 | 2562 | 776 | 4226 | 5.45 | 469.6 |
| 13 | Clemson | 12 | 1334 | 2204 | 797 | 3538 | 4.44 | 294.8 |
| 13 | Louisville | 11 | 1966 | 2849 | 797 | 4815 | 6.04 | 437.7 |