2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 10/09/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke | 1 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 2 | Virginia Tech | 2 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 31 | 15.5 |
| 3 | Virginia | 2 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 32 | 16.0 |
| 4 | SMU | 3 | 27 | 23 | 7 | 57 | 19.0 |
| 5 | Clemson | 3 | 26 | 24 | 8 | 58 | 19.3 |
| 6 | Syracuse | 2 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 7 | Miami (FL) | 3 | 11 | 41 | 7 | 59 | 19.7 |
| 8 | North Carolina | 1 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 8 | Wake Forest | 3 | 20 | 34 | 6 | 60 | 20.0 |
| 10 | NC State | 2 | 23 | 15 | 3 | 41 | 20.5 |
| 11 | Florida State | 3 | 28 | 30 | 5 | 63 | 21.0 |
| 12 | Georgia Tech | 1 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 12 | Pittsburgh | 2 | 15 | 23 | 6 | 44 | 22.0 |
| 12 | Boston College | 2 | 17 | 20 | 7 | 44 | 22.0 |
| 15 | Louisville | 4 | 36 | 46 | 13 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 16 | California | 2 | 21 | 20 | 9 | 50 | 25.0 |
| 16 | Stanford | 4 | 43 | 52 | 5 | 100 | 25.0 |