2012 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | 3 | 17 | 21 | 4 | 42 | 14.0 |
| 2 | Maryland | 4 | 23 | 39 | 3 | 65 | 16.3 |
| 3 | Florida State | 4 | 17 | 39 | 10 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 4 | Wake Forest | 3 | 18 | 31 | 4 | 53 | 17.7 |
| 5 | Clemson | 3 | 30 | 24 | 5 | 59 | 19.7 |
| 6 | Virginia Tech | 3 | 23 | 33 | 6 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 6 | North Carolina State | 3 | 27 | 32 | 3 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 8 | Duke | 4 | 50 | 33 | 5 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 9 | Georgia Tech | 3 | 27 | 39 | 2 | 68 | 22.7 |
| 10 | North Carolina | 4 | 30 | 60 | 10 | 100 | 25.0 |
| 11 | Boston College | 4 | 68 | 36 | 3 | 107 | 26.8 |
| 12 | Miami (Florida) | 3 | 43 | 38 | 6 | 87 | 29.0 |