2014 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/12/2015
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisville | 5 | 17 | 37 | 4 | 58 | 11.6 |
| 2 | Virginia | 5 | 26 | 54 | 8 | 88 | 17.6 |
| 3 | Clemson | 4 | 29 | 33 | 4 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 4 | Virginia Tech | 5 | 30 | 41 | 9 | 80 | 16.0 |
| 5 | Boston College | 5 | 32 | 44 | 4 | 80 | 16.0 |
| 5 | Syracuse | 4 | 32 | 49 | 4 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 7 | Pittsburgh | 5 | 35 | 34 | 5 | 74 | 14.8 |
| 7 | North Carolina | 4 | 35 | 56 | 13 | 104 | 26.0 |
| 9 | Georgia Tech | 4 | 37 | 39 | 4 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 10 | Miami (Florida) | 5 | 40 | 42 | 12 | 94 | 18.8 |
| 11 | Florida State | 4 | 43 | 40 | 6 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 12 | North Carolina State | 5 | 47 | 47 | 4 | 98 | 19.6 |
| 13 | Wake Forest | 5 | 48 | 33 | 12 | 93 | 18.6 |
| 14 | Duke | 5 | 57 | 39 | 7 | 103 | 20.6 |