2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMU | 1 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Wake Forest | 1 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 3 | Georgia Tech | 1 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 4 | Florida State | 2 | 19 | 29 | 1 | 49 | 24.5 |
| 5 | Louisville | 2 | 24 | 20 | 7 | 51 | 25.5 |
| 6 | Stanford | 1 | 8 | 19 | 0 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 7 | Clemson | 1 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 37 | 37.0 |