2012 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | 1 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 2 | Virginia Tech | 2 | 12 | 22 | 2 | 36 | 18.0 |
| 2 | Wake Forest | 4 | 37 | 56 | 2 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 2 | Boston College | 4 | 51 | 59 | 2 | 112 | 28.0 |
| 5 | Georgia Tech | 3 | 36 | 32 | 3 | 71 | 23.7 |
| 5 | Maryland | 2 | 21 | 24 | 3 | 48 | 24.0 |
| 7 | North Carolina State | 3 | 37 | 26 | 4 | 67 | 22.3 |
| 8 | Florida State | 3 | 29 | 25 | 5 | 59 | 19.7 |
| 8 | Clemson | 3 | 22 | 35 | 5 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 8 | Miami (Florida) | 3 | 49 | 30 | 5 | 84 | 28.0 |
| 11 | Duke | 3 | 39 | 31 | 6 | 76 | 25.3 |