2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 10/31/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 3 | 12 | 37 | 10 | 59 | 19.7 |
| 2 | Louisville | 3 | 30 | 30 | 6 | 66 | 22.0 |
| 3 | Florida State | 3 | 16 | 29 | 7 | 52 | 17.3 |
| 4 | North Carolina | 2 | 14 | 28 | 3 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 5 | Stanford | 3 | 9 | 25 | 5 | 39 | 13.0 |
| 6 | Virginia | 2 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 31 | 15.5 |
| 7 | Clemson | 2 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 30 | 15.0 |
| 8 | Wake Forest | 1 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 9 | Pittsburgh | 1 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 10 | Georgia Tech | 1 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 10 | Miami (FL) | 1 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 10 | Syracuse | 1 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 13 | NC State | 1 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 14 | Boston College | 1 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |