The 2025 Sugar Bowl game between Notre Dame and Georgia will be played less than 24 hours from its original start time after the game was postponed due to Wednesday's attack in New Orleans.
The Allstate Sugar Bowl officially announced Wednesday afternoon that the game will begin Thursday at 3 p.m. local time (4 p.m. ET). The game was originally scheduled to kick off at 8:45pm ET on Wednesday night, but previous reports indicated the game would be postponed for 24 hours.
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Allstate Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley released a statement sending his thoughts and prayers to all the victims of the attack and thanking those who agreed to the new start time. expressed.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families as we address this matter,” Allstate Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said in a statement. “We have full faith in the governor and mayor, and all the federal, state, and local first responders who worked tirelessly to address this horrific incident. Whenever there is an event like the Sugar Bowl, public safety is our top priority.'' And all involved agree that this can only be achieved by postponing, and we will now work on the details to make the Sugar Bowl the first-rate, fun and safe event it has been for more than 90 years.'' Masu. ”
“On behalf of the College Football Playoff, we are devastated by this morning's attack and our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those affected by this tragedy,” said Rich Clark, executive director of the College Football Playoff. I would like to express my deepest sympathies.” “We appreciate the leadership of the Sugar Bowl, New Orleans, the state of Louisiana, and federal authorities who are working together to provide a safe environment for everyone. We also appreciate the leadership of the Sugar Bowl, New Orleans, the state of Louisiana, and federal authorities who are working together to provide a safe environment for everyone. I also appreciate the flexibility.'' Afternoon. “
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The number of people killed in the Bourbon Street attack has risen to 15, Fox News reported.
The postponement of the game during the attack was a topic of online discussion among fans and pundits on Wednesday. While some fans agree with the decision to postpone the game, others have expressed anger, believing it is allowing the attacking side to “win.”
The postponement follows reports that the Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints, was initially placed on lockdown for security reasons and that officials with offices inside the stadium were told not to come to the stadium until further notice. That's what it means.
The Superdome is located just one mile from the scene of Wednesday morning's deadly attack.
Georgia and Notre Dame arrived in New Orleans on Sunday and were reportedly staying in a hotel just a few blocks from the crime scene. According to reports, both schools have implemented “shelter-in-place” measures for their teams.
Multiple airlines issue travel advisories their customers Wednesday about possible travel delays related to the recent Bourbon Street attack. Delta Air Lines said travel at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) “may be impacted” due to the ongoing investigation into the attack.
“Due to the security situation in New Orleans, Louisiana, travel to, from, or through the following destinations may be affected,” the message reads, referring to MSY. .
Delta Air Lines said the advisory currently lasts until January 3rd. The rebooked flights will be rescheduled to January 6, the company said.
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Southwest Airlines issued a similar message to its customers as United Airlines.
“Due to events that occurred in New Orleans in the early morning hours of January 1, 2025, if you have a reservation to, from, or through New Orleans, Louisiana (MSY) from January 1 to January 3, 2025. “We will provide more flexibility to our customers,” Southwest said.
Alecia Duncan of the New Orleans FBI said at a press conference Wednesday that the agency does not believe the main suspect in the attack, Shamsud Din Jabbar, was “solely responsible” for the act. said. Police warned there could be further danger in the city.
After an ISIS flag was found in the truck, the FBI is currently working to determine “the subject's potential ties or ties to the terrorist organization.” There were weapons and possible IEDs in the suspect's vehicle, and other possible IEDs were located in the French Quarter.
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