2026 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FCS (I-AA) Teams Only through 10/09/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami (FL) | 1 | 21 | 18 | 3 | 42 | 42.0 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh | 1 | 10 | 23 | 2 | 35 | 35.0 |
| 3 | Syracuse | 1 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 32 | 32.0 |
| 4 | NC State | 1 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 31 | 31.0 |
| 5 | Virginia Tech | 1 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 30 | 30.0 |
| 6 | Louisville | 1 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 29 | 29.0 |
| 7 | Duke | 1 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 7 | California | 1 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 9 | Virginia | 1 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 10 | Florida State | 1 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 11 | North Carolina | 1 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 12 | Georgia Tech | 1 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 12 | SMU | 1 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 14 | Boston College | 1 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |