Notre Dame defensive lineman Kurt Hinish believes his defense is on the right track as tackling has been the biggest issue through two games.

Brian Kelly hosted his final media availability before the Irish shift into game week for their 2021 season. He updated the health status of Kurt Hinish, Braden Lenzy and Brendon Clark, as well as revealed which young wideouts are expected to play for Notre Dame:

Hop inside for the entire question-and-answer session from after Wednesday's Notre Dame practice.

A few video clips of Notre Dame's practice on Wednesday afternoon.

Notre Dame defensive lineman Kurt Hinish is ready to lead as a captain, a role he wanted to earn from the day he stepped on campus.

Notre Dame defensive linemen Kurt Hinish and Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa spoke following Tuesday's practice.

Notre Dame has announced its captains for the 2021 season.

The Notre Dame quarterback battle is the most visible positional competition, but it's not the only one. And why is the Irish defense very far along, per Drew White? It starts with what the unit did in the spring:

Freeman spoke with ISD's Jamie Uyeyama last week about a wide variety of topics

Thoughts after talking with Marcus Freeman and more

Kurt Hinish become a multi-year starter, got better every year, and set a tone up front with his level of play and work ethic. Donovan has the potential to have that same kind of impact at Notre Dame

The deepest position on the team is poised to collectively have a monster season

2022 Central Catholic (Pa.) defensive tackle Donovan Hinish updates his recruitment.

Notre Dame fifth-year senior defensive lineman Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa is working at a new position and emerging as even more of a leader in new Irish defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman's scheme.

Notre Dame defensive lineman Kurt Hinish spoke about Marcus Freeman's new defense and his focus for the spring.

Notre Dame defensive lineman Kurt Hinish spoke following Saturday's practice.

Everybody is back who played last season and it's the deepest position group for the Irish

2022 Central Catholic (Pa.) defensive tackle Donovan Hinish discussed his offer from Notre Dame and how his mother reacted to the news.