2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 10/09/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisville | 4 | 38 | 41 | 9 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Miami (FL) | 3 | 25 | 43 | 11 | 79 | 26.3 |
| 2 | Boston College | 3 | 25 | 25 | 6 | 56 | 18.7 |
| 4 | NC State | 3 | 24 | 32 | 5 | 61 | 20.3 |
| 5 | Florida State | 3 | 23 | 26 | 6 | 55 | 18.3 |
| 6 | Virginia | 2 | 21 | 14 | 2 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 7 | North Carolina | 2 | 18 | 19 | 1 | 38 | 19.0 |
| 8 | California | 3 | 14 | 33 | 9 | 56 | 18.7 |
| 9 | Pittsburgh | 2 | 13 | 16 | 4 | 33 | 16.5 |
| 10 | Stanford | 3 | 12 | 29 | 4 | 45 | 15.0 |
| 11 | Syracuse | 1 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 12 | Clemson | 2 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 30 | 15.0 |
| 13 | Georgia Tech | 1 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 14 | Virginia Tech | 1 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 15 | Wake Forest | 1 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |