2012 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | 4 | 26 | 32 | 2 | 60 | 15.0 |
| 1 | Wake Forest | 4 | 41 | 42 | 2 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 1 | Boston College | 4 | 59 | 37 | 2 | 98 | 24.5 |
| 4 | Florida State | 5 | 30 | 28 | 6 | 64 | 12.8 |
| 4 | Maryland | 4 | 15 | 32 | 6 | 53 | 13.3 |
| 4 | Georgia Tech | 5 | 41 | 37 | 6 | 84 | 16.8 |
| 4 | Duke | 5 | 33 | 48 | 6 | 87 | 17.4 |
| 4 | Virginia | 4 | 21 | 47 | 6 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 9 | Clemson | 5 | 35 | 41 | 10 | 86 | 17.2 |
| 9 | Miami (Florida) | 4 | 58 | 35 | 10 | 103 | 25.8 |
| 11 | North Carolina State | 5 | 31 | 35 | 11 | 77 | 15.4 |
| 12 | Virginia Tech | 5 | 36 | 38 | 16 | 90 | 18.0 |