2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games Lost Only through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston College | 1 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Syracuse | 2 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 2 | NC State | 2 | 23 | 13 | 3 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 4 | California | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 4 | North Carolina | 1 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Virginia | 1 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 7 | SMU | 1 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 8 | Georgia Tech | 2 | 28 | 14 | 3 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 9 | Wake Forest | 1 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 10 | Louisville | 1 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 11 | Florida State | 2 | 19 | 29 | 1 | 49 | 24.5 |
| 11 | Stanford | 2 | 21 | 27 | 1 | 49 | 24.5 |
| 13 | Clemson | 1 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 37 | 37.0 |