2018 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisville | 3 | 59 | 17 | 0 | 76 | 25.3 |
| 2 | Virginia | 3 | 14 | 33 | 2 | 49 | 16.3 |
| 2 | North Carolina | 3 | 28 | 38 | 2 | 68 | 22.7 |
| 4 | Georgia Tech | 3 | 24 | 31 | 3 | 58 | 19.3 |
| 4 | Syracuse | 3 | 29 | 31 | 3 | 63 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Duke | 3 | 44 | 23 | 3 | 70 | 23.3 |
| 7 | Miami (Florida) | 3 | 28 | 22 | 4 | 54 | 18.0 |
| 8 | Boston College | 3 | 28 | 35 | 5 | 68 | 22.7 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh | 3 | 26 | 40 | 5 | 71 | 23.7 |
| 8 | Wake Forest | 3 | 27 | 41 | 5 | 73 | 24.3 |
| 11 | Clemson | 3 | 16 | 20 | 6 | 42 | 14.0 |
| 12 | North Carolina State | 3 | 15 | 44 | 7 | 66 | 22.0 |
| 12 | Florida State | 3 | 25 | 37 | 7 | 69 | 23.0 |
| 14 | Virginia Tech | 3 | 43 | 24 | 8 | 75 | 25.0 |