2016 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Penalties - Games in October Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Pen. | Yards | Pen./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke | 4 | 15 | 109 | 3.8 | 27.3 |
| 2 | Wake Forest | 4 | 16 | 128 | 4.0 | 32.0 |
| 3 | Virginia Tech | 4 | 18 | 142 | 4.5 | 35.5 |
| 4 | Georgia Tech | 4 | 20 | 163 | 5.0 | 40.8 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh | 4 | 22 | 181 | 5.5 | 45.3 |
| 6 | Boston College | 4 | 24 | 190 | 6.0 | 47.5 |
| 6 | Clemson | 4 | 24 | 206 | 6.0 | 51.5 |
| 8 | Miami (Florida) | 5 | 34 | 340 | 6.8 | 68.0 |
| 9 | Virginia | 4 | 31 | 256 | 7.8 | 64.0 |
| 10 | North Carolina | 4 | 32 | 228 | 8.0 | 57.0 |
| 11 | North Carolina State | 5 | 42 | 443 | 8.4 | 88.6 |
| 12 | Louisville | 4 | 34 | 298 | 8.5 | 74.5 |
| 13 | Syracuse | 4 | 36 | 298 | 9.0 | 74.5 |
| 14 | Florida State | 4 | 38 | 350 | 9.5 | 87.5 |