2023 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina State | 4 | 17 | 28 | 10 | 55 | 13.8 |
| 2 | Wake Forest | 4 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 55 | 13.8 |
| 3 | Clemson | 3 | 25 | 33 | 7 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 3 | Duke | 5 | 36 | 27 | 7 | 70 | 14.0 |
| 5 | Miami (Florida) | 4 | 29 | 36 | 6 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 5 | Virginia | 3 | 20 | 27 | 6 | 53 | 17.7 |
| 5 | Florida State | 4 | 24 | 31 | 6 | 61 | 15.3 |
| 8 | Georgia Tech | 4 | 40 | 39 | 5 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 8 | Virginia Tech | 3 | 22 | 21 | 5 | 48 | 16.0 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh | 3 | 14 | 21 | 5 | 40 | 13.3 |
| 11 | North Carolina | 2 | 14 | 22 | 4 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 11 | Louisville | 3 | 18 | 23 | 4 | 45 | 15.0 |
| 13 | Boston College | 3 | 33 | 28 | 2 | 63 | 21.0 |
| 13 | Syracuse | 2 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 26 | 13.0 |