2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders 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 | 10 | 5 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 2 | Georgia Tech | 1 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 3 | Louisville | 2 | 22 | 16 | 4 | 42 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Wake Forest | 1 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Stanford | 1 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 6 | Florida State | 2 | 11 | 18 | 4 | 33 | 16.5 |
| 7 | Clemson | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 |