2016 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clemson | 4 | 23 | 28 | 10 | 61 | 15.3 |
| 2 | Florida State | 4 | 20 | 36 | 10 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 3 | Boston College | 4 | 23 | 37 | 9 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 4 | Louisville | 4 | 25 | 38 | 7 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 5 | Wake Forest | 4 | 36 | 33 | 3 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 6 | Virginia | 4 | 41 | 28 | 4 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 7 | North Carolina State | 4 | 25 | 43 | 6 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 8 | Virginia Tech | 4 | 43 | 25 | 7 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 9 | Miami (Florida) | 4 | 26 | 44 | 6 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 10 | Duke | 4 | 43 | 40 | 5 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 11 | North Carolina | 4 | 64 | 28 | 4 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 12 | Georgia Tech | 4 | 42 | 54 | 2 | 98 | 24.5 |
| 13 | Syracuse | 4 | 51 | 53 | 4 | 108 | 27.0 |
| 14 | Pittsburgh | 4 | 23 | 81 | 7 | 111 | 27.8 |