2020 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/11/2021
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clemson | 5 | 29 | 34 | 10 | 73 | 14.6 |
| 2 | Notre Dame | 4 | 25 | 28 | 7 | 60 | 15.0 |
| 3 | Duke | 4 | 32 | 37 | 8 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 4 | Louisville | 4 | 47 | 31 | 5 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 4 | Virginia | 5 | 35 | 63 | 6 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 6 | Wake Forest | 4 | 42 | 35 | 13 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 7 | Virginia Tech | 5 | 44 | 62 | 8 | 114 | 22.8 |
| 7 | North Carolina | 5 | 49 | 52 | 13 | 114 | 22.8 |
| 9 | Boston College | 5 | 42 | 56 | 18 | 116 | 23.2 |
| 10 | Florida State | 4 | 36 | 43 | 14 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 11 | Miami (Florida) | 3 | 25 | 35 | 11 | 71 | 23.7 |
| 12 | Pittsburgh | 4 | 31 | 48 | 18 | 97 | 24.3 |
| 13 | Georgia Tech | 4 | 47 | 46 | 7 | 100 | 25.0 |
| 14 | North Carolina State | 4 | 37 | 57 | 14 | 108 | 27.0 |
| 15 | Syracuse | 4 | 54 | 50 | 9 | 113 | 28.3 |