2017 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | 4 | 32 | 37 | 14 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 2 | Syracuse | 3 | 35 | 33 | 9 | 77 | 25.7 |
| 3 | Duke | 4 | 25 | 34 | 7 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 4 | Virginia Tech | 3 | 24 | 34 | 6 | 64 | 21.3 |
| 4 | Boston College | 4 | 42 | 33 | 6 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 4 | North Carolina | 4 | 30 | 27 | 6 | 63 | 15.8 |
| 7 | Miami (Florida) | 4 | 29 | 48 | 5 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 7 | Pittsburgh | 4 | 36 | 34 | 5 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 7 | Georgia Tech | 3 | 42 | 8 | 5 | 55 | 18.3 |
| 10 | Louisville | 4 | 49 | 50 | 3 | 102 | 25.5 |
| 10 | Wake Forest | 3 | 23 | 36 | 3 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 10 | Florida State | 4 | 37 | 38 | 3 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 10 | North Carolina State | 3 | 19 | 33 | 3 | 55 | 18.3 |
| 14 | Clemson | 3 | 28 | 33 | 1 | 62 | 20.7 |