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Ryan Clarke Won the Lombardi Trophy in 2009, but the highlight of his playing career has nothing to do with the Super Bowl — that honor is reserved for his son’s upcoming appearance in the 2025 National Championship Game!
TMZ Sports Spoke with RC just days before the highly anticipated tilt between Notre Dame and Ohio State … to clinch a title. Ryan’s 23-year-old son, Jordan ClarkeA protection for the Fighting Irish, and Dad couldn’t have been prouder.
“I’m proud of what he’s been able to accomplish, what he and his teammates have been able to accomplish this year,” said the 45-year-old former Pro Bowler.
Despite ND having a tremendous season, the boys from South Bend are more than a touchdown underdog… but many expect this to be a very tough game.
Score aside, just watching their son play on such a monumental stage will be epic for the Clarke family.
“This, from a football perspective, will be the most important night of my family’s life,” Clarke told us.
To prove his point, Ryan said he never “shed a tear” as a pro … including when his Steelers team won Super Bowl XLIII. However, when Jordan and Notre Dame won the Sugar and Orange Bowls, he cried like a baby.
“I couldn’t hold back the tears seeing him so excited and so happy for the journey he was going on,” Clark said.
Get the tissues ready… Monday will be a wonderful day for the Clarks.
