They are nursing injuries, looking forward and focusing on what's next.
As 16th-ranked Miami returned to practice Tuesday, Hurricanes players said they're determined to be both physically and mentally prepared for what could be one of the most critical games they'll play this season – a Saturday afternoon matchup against preseason Coastal Division favorite North Carolina.
Handling each one of those elements will be a unique challenge.
After a blocked extra point kept them from potentially playing overtime in what turned out to be a heartbreaking 20-19 loss to rival Florida State this past Saturday, the Hurricanes (4-1, 1-1 ACC) have done plenty of soul searching as they begin preparations for the Tar Heels (4-2, 2-1).