2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 10/09/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida State | 2 | 11 | 18 | 4 | 33 | 16.5 |
| 2 | Clemson | 2 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 30 | 15.0 |
| 3 | Louisville | 2 | 22 | 16 | 4 | 42 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Wake Forest | 1 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Virginia Tech | 1 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 6 | California | 1 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 6 | North Carolina | 1 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 8 | Georgia Tech | 1 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 8 | Stanford | 1 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 10 | Syracuse | 1 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 10 | Boston College | 1 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |