2012 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina State | 1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Clemson | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 9.0 |
| 3 | Virginia Tech | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 4 | Duke | 1 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 5 | Florida State | 2 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 36 | 18.0 |
| 6 | Georgia Tech | 2 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 32 | 16.0 |