2012 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke | 1 | 14 | 20 | 2 | 36 | 36.0 |
| 2 | Clemson | 1 | 6 | 20 | 6 | 32 | 32.0 |
| 3 | North Carolina State | 1 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 4 | Florida State | 2 | 21 | 22 | 2 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 5 | Georgia Tech | 2 | 31 | 6 | 0 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 6 | Virginia Tech | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 |