Tue Jan 21 07:20:00 IST 2025: ## Former Steeler Ryan Clark’s Tears of Joy: Son’s National Championship Appearance Tops Super Bowl Win
**South Bend, IN** – For Ryan Clark, a Super Bowl XLIII champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the pinnacle of his football life isn’t his Lombardi Trophy. Instead, it’s his son Jordan’s upcoming appearance in the 2025 College Football National Championship game.
Jordan Clark, a 23-year-old safety for Notre Dame, will face off against Ohio State on Monday. While Notre Dame is considered an underdog, the game’s significance for the Clark family transcends the final score.
“It will be, from a football standpoint, the most important night in my family’s lives,” the proud father told TMZ Sports. Clark, known for his stoic demeanor during his professional career, admitted to shedding tears of joy when Jordan and Notre Dame won the Sugar and Orange Bowls, a reaction he never experienced even after winning the Super Bowl. “I couldn’t fight back tears just to see him so excited and so happy,” he said. The former Pro Bowler expressed immense pride in his son’s accomplishments and those of his teammates. Monday’s game promises to be an emotional rollercoaster for the Clark family, a moment surpassing even the greatest triumph in his own legendary career.
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