2012 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | 5 | 48 | 68 | 8 | 124 | 24.8 |
| 2 | Clemson | 6 | 62 | 78 | 8 | 148 | 24.7 |
| 3 | North Carolina State | 5 | 33 | 86 | 4 | 123 | 24.6 |
| 4 | Duke | 7 | 47 | 101 | 18 | 166 | 23.7 |
| 5 | Florida State | 6 | 52 | 72 | 6 | 130 | 21.7 |
| 6 | Boston College | 7 | 45 | 81 | 18 | 144 | 20.6 |
| 7 | Georgia Tech | 9 | 130 | 40 | 10 | 180 | 20.0 |
| 8 | Virginia Tech | 7 | 52 | 73 | 10 | 135 | 19.3 |
| 9 | Virginia | 7 | 49 | 72 | 7 | 128 | 18.3 |
| 10 | Miami (Florida) | 6 | 23 | 69 | 15 | 107 | 17.8 |
| 11 | Maryland | 5 | 35 | 39 | 7 | 81 | 16.2 |
| 12 | Wake Forest | 6 | 25 | 51 | 11 | 87 | 14.5 |