2025 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke | 11 | 81 | 131 | 28 | 240 | 21.8 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh | 9 | 58 | 103 | 25 | 186 | 20.7 |
| 2 | California | 10 | 43 | 125 | 25 | 193 | 19.3 |
| 4 | Georgia Tech | 11 | 118 | 125 | 22 | 265 | 24.1 |
| 5 | Florida State | 10 | 107 | 97 | 21 | 225 | 22.5 |
| 6 | NC State | 9 | 70 | 97 | 20 | 187 | 20.8 |
| 6 | SMU | 11 | 76 | 124 | 20 | 220 | 20.0 |
| 6 | North Carolina | 10 | 58 | 90 | 20 | 168 | 16.8 |
| 9 | Clemson | 11 | 79 | 136 | 19 | 234 | 21.3 |
| 10 | Miami (FL) | 12 | 103 | 135 | 17 | 255 | 21.3 |
| 10 | Virginia | 12 | 107 | 126 | 17 | 250 | 20.8 |
| 12 | Wake Forest | 10 | 79 | 91 | 15 | 185 | 18.5 |
| 12 | Syracuse | 9 | 72 | 72 | 15 | 159 | 17.7 |
| 12 | Stanford | 9 | 51 | 83 | 15 | 149 | 16.6 |
| 15 | Boston College | 9 | 57 | 108 | 14 | 179 | 19.9 |
| 16 | Louisville | 9 | 76 | 86 | 12 | 174 | 19.3 |
| 16 | Virginia Tech | 10 | 104 | 59 | 12 | 175 | 17.5 |