Ryan Shanko

Ryan Shanko

Joined: Apr 29, 2022

Ryan Shanko fell in love with sports at a young age, specifically football. A recent graduate of Kent State University, Ryan is an aspiring sports analyst and writer who is passionate about the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 05: Benjamin Morrison #20 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates an interception with teammates against the Clemson Tigers during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium on November 05, 2022 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Notre Dame Football: The Tiger Kings

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 08: Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish congratulates tight end Michael Mayer #87 as he runs off the field after catching a touchdown pass against the Brigham Young Cougars in the Shamrock Series game at Allegiant Stadium on October 08, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Fighting Irish defeated the Cougars 28-20. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Notre Dame football: Irish top No. 16 BYU in convincing fashion

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 24: Head coach Marcus Freeman high-fives Drew Pyne #10 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish after a touchdown drive against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half of their game at Kenan Memorial Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Notre Dame won 45-32. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Notre Dame football: Reasonable expectations against BYU

Sep 17, 2022; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman stands with his players and the Notre Dame Leprechaun after Notre Dame defeated the California Bears at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame football: Keys to victory against BYU in Week 6

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 24: Head coach Marcus Freeman high-fives Drew Pyne #10 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish after a touchdown drive against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half of their game at Kenan Memorial Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Notre Dame won 45-32. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Notre Dame football at UNC: Studs and Duds from 2022 Week 4

Sep 24, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Drew Pyne (10) runs with the ball in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame football: Irish down North Carolina on the road

Notre Dame running back Chris Tyree (25) runs the ball against Purdue linebacker Jalen Graham (6) during the second quarter of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend.Cfb Notre Dame Vs Purdue

Notre Dame Vs. North Carolina: Irish Players to Watch

Sep 17, 2022; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman stands with his players and the Notre Dame Leprechaun after Notre Dame defeated the California Bears at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame football vs Cal review: Studs and Duds

Sep 3, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Brandon Joseph (16) reacts to the missed field goal during the second quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame football: Defensive keys vs Cal in 2022 Week 3

Apr 23, 2022; Notre Dame, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Drew Pyne (10) looks to hand off in the first quarter of the Blue-Gold Game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame football: How the Irish QB situation stands entering Week 3

Dec 18, 2021; New Orleans, LA, USA; Marshall Thundering Herd helmet on an equipment cart on a time out against Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns during the first half of the 2021 New Orleans Bowl at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame football stunned by Marshall: Is the season already over?

Sep 11, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Michael Mayer (87) scores in the first quarter against the Toledo Rockets at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame football vs Marshall: Game preview and prediction in Week 2

Sep 3, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) throws the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the third quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame football: Reasonable expectations against Marshall

Sep 3, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (35) sacks Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) in the first quarter of the NCAA football game between Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame football at Ohio State: Studs and Duds from Game No. 1

Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Michael Mayer (87) jumps over Florida State Seminoles defensive back Jammie Robinson (10). The Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeat the Florida State Seminoles 41-38 at Doak Campbell Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021.Fsu V Notre Dame1988

Notre Dame football at Ohio State: Game preview and prediction

BLACKSBURG, VA - OCTOBER 09: Isaiah Foskey #7 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in action against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the second half of the game at Lane Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Notre Dame football: Defensive keys against Ohio State