2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 10/31/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 6 | 27 | 70 | 19 | 116 | 19.3 |
| 2 | North Carolina | 5 | 40 | 52 | 8 | 100 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Boston College | 5 | 37 | 44 | 14 | 95 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Florida State | 5 | 29 | 54 | 12 | 95 | 19.0 |
| 5 | Georgia Tech | 4 | 24 | 45 | 15 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 6 | Miami (FL) | 3 | 22 | 41 | 10 | 73 | 24.3 |
| 7 | Virginia | 4 | 28 | 36 | 7 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 8 | Syracuse | 3 | 26 | 33 | 10 | 69 | 23.0 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh | 3 | 19 | 42 | 8 | 69 | 23.0 |
| 8 | Stanford | 5 | 18 | 44 | 7 | 69 | 13.8 |
| 11 | NC State | 3 | 22 | 42 | 4 | 68 | 22.7 |
| 12 | Louisville | 3 | 30 | 30 | 6 | 66 | 22.0 |
| 13 | Clemson | 3 | 18 | 23 | 4 | 45 | 15.0 |
| 14 | Wake Forest | 2 | 13 | 21 | 6 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 14 | Virginia Tech | 2 | 12 | 22 | 6 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 16 | SMU | 1 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 17 | Duke | 1 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 19.0 |