2018 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | 5 | 30 | 47 | 5 | 82 | 16.4 |
| 2 | Virginia Tech | 4 | 17 | 49 | 6 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 2 | Louisville | 5 | 41 | 48 | 6 | 95 | 19.0 |
| 2 | North Carolina | 4 | 40 | 33 | 6 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 5 | Duke | 5 | 32 | 49 | 7 | 88 | 17.6 |
| 5 | Boston College | 5 | 43 | 49 | 7 | 99 | 19.8 |
| 5 | Wake Forest | 5 | 48 | 56 | 7 | 111 | 22.2 |
| 8 | Miami (Florida) | 5 | 33 | 29 | 8 | 70 | 14.0 |
| 8 | Syracuse | 5 | 37 | 48 | 8 | 93 | 18.6 |
| 8 | North Carolina State | 4 | 26 | 42 | 8 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 8 | Georgia Tech | 5 | 45 | 51 | 8 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 12 | Clemson | 5 | 28 | 34 | 10 | 72 | 14.4 |
| 12 | Florida State | 5 | 34 | 56 | 10 | 100 | 20.0 |
| 14 | Pittsburgh | 5 | 51 | 47 | 17 | 115 | 23.0 |