2016 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Penalties - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Pen. | Yards | Pen./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina State | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1.0 | 5.0 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh | 1 | 5 | 50 | 5.0 | 50.0 |
| 3 | Clemson | 3 | 16 | 160 | 5.3 | 53.3 |
| 4 | Boston College | 1 | 6 | 46 | 6.0 | 46.0 |
| 4 | Virginia Tech | 2 | 12 | 134 | 6.0 | 67.0 |
| 6 | North Carolina | 1 | 7 | 50 | 7.0 | 50.0 |
| 6 | Florida State | 1 | 7 | 65 | 7.0 | 65.0 |
| 6 | Wake Forest | 1 | 7 | 68 | 7.0 | 68.0 |
| 9 | Louisville | 1 | 8 | 56 | 8.0 | 56.0 |
| 9 | Georgia Tech | 1 | 8 | 74 | 8.0 | 74.0 |
| 9 | Miami (Florida) | 1 | 8 | 89 | 8.0 | 89.0 |