2012 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | 1 | 183 | 279 | 71 | 462 | 6.51 | 462.0 |
| 2 | Maryland | 2 | 372 | 461 | 143 | 833 | 5.83 | 416.5 |
| 3 | Virginia Tech | 2 | 120 | 486 | 133 | 606 | 4.56 | 303.0 |
| 4 | Florida State | 3 | 463 | 616 | 222 | 1079 | 4.86 | 359.7 |
| 5 | Miami (Florida) | 3 | 882 | 650 | 220 | 1532 | 6.96 | 510.7 |
| 6 | Georgia Tech | 3 | 562 | 746 | 200 | 1308 | 6.54 | 436.0 |
| 7 | North Carolina State | 3 | 570 | 752 | 236 | 1322 | 5.60 | 440.7 |
| 8 | Clemson | 3 | 520 | 810 | 209 | 1330 | 6.36 | 443.3 |
| 9 | Duke | 3 | 692 | 959 | 208 | 1651 | 7.94 | 550.3 |
| 10 | Wake Forest | 4 | 910 | 1252 | 281 | 2162 | 7.69 | 540.5 |
| 11 | Boston College | 4 | 887 | 1291 | 320 | 2178 | 6.81 | 544.5 |