2012 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Non-Winning Record Only through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | 4 | 34 | 24 | 6 | 64 | 16.0 |
| 2 | Florida State | 6 | 41 | 30 | 10 | 81 | 13.5 |
| 3 | Boston College | 4 | 65 | 31 | 3 | 99 | 24.8 |
| 4 | Maryland | 6 | 44 | 38 | 4 | 86 | 14.3 |
| 5 | Georgia Tech | 4 | 21 | 39 | 1 | 61 | 15.3 |
| 6 | Virginia Tech | 5 | 38 | 45 | 8 | 91 | 18.2 |
| 7 | Duke | 5 | 57 | 46 | 3 | 106 | 21.2 |
| 8 | Clemson | 6 | 43 | 50 | 9 | 102 | 17.0 |
| 8 | Wake Forest | 5 | 40 | 50 | 8 | 98 | 19.6 |
| 10 | North Carolina State | 7 | 53 | 59 | 7 | 119 | 17.0 |
| 10 | North Carolina | 6 | 58 | 59 | 10 | 127 | 21.2 |
| 12 | Miami (Florida) | 5 | 43 | 64 | 19 | 126 | 25.2 |