NEW ORLEANS, La. (WDNews) — The Allstate Sugar Bowl, originally scheduled for Wednesday evening, has been postponed following a devastating attack on Bourbon Street that claimed 10 lives and left at least 35 others injured.
City officials made the decision to delay the high-profile College Football Playoff quarterfinal game, which pits Georgia against Notre Dame, as investigations continue and security measures are heightened. The game will now be played Thursday, according to Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams.
The Superdome, set to host the game, went into lockdown for extensive security sweeps after a truck drove into a New Year’s crowd about a mile from the stadium. Authorities have also restricted access to the Superdome, asking employees and officials with the Sugar Bowl and Sun Belt Conference to stay away until further notice.
“The Sugar Bowl Committee is heartbroken over the tragic events that occurred this morning,” said Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley. “We are in close contact with local, state, and federal authorities and will share updates as they become available.”
This tragic incident has cast a shadow over what is typically a celebration of college football. Further updates will follow as authorities continue their investigation.
