Sugar Bowl postponed in wake of tragic Bourbon Street attack
NEW ORLEANS — The 2025 Allstate Sugar Bowl has been postponed in wake of the terrorist attack on Bourbon Street that injured over 30 people and claimed 15 lives. The the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game between Georgia and Notre Dame will be played on Thursday. More improvised explosive devices were found and detonated safely in different locations near Bourbon Street.
The decision to postpone comes after multiple reports on Wednesday that the game would likely be played as scheduled but with heightened security measures. Sugar Bowl and Caesar’s Superdome employees were told to hold tight on reporting to work earlier in the day with a soft lockdown but that was lifted later in the morning.
According to ESPN’s Laura Rutledge, the Georgia football team is currently taking a “shelter in place” approach at the team hotel. That is not a city policy but one that UGA is employee to keep those around the program safe. According to a statement from the athletic association, no one with the program or the traveling party was injured in the attack.
“We are deeply saddened by the senseless violence that occurred in New Orleans. All team personnel and members of the official team travel party have been accounted for. Currently, we are in contact with local law enforcement as well as representatives from the Sugar Bowl and College Football Playoff and are continuing to gather more information. Our prayers are with all those who traveled here for the Sugar Bowl and entire New Orleans community.”
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There was, however, at least one University of Georgia student who was injured in the attack. That was confirmed by university president Jere Morehead in an earlier statement.
“I am deeply saddened by the devastating attack in New Orleans overnight, and I extend my sincere condolences to the victims, their families, and all those affected by this terrible tragedy,” Morehead said. At this point, we have learned that a University of Georgia student was critically injured in the attack and is receiving medical treatment. I have spoken to the student’s family and shared my concern, support and well wishes on behalf of the entire UGA community. I would like to express my gratitude to all the first responders who moved so quickly to help those affected by this senseless act of violence, as well as to the medical personnel who are caring for the injured. As we continue to hold the victims and their families in our thoughts and prayers, the University will do everything in its power to support those in our community who have been impacted by this unspeakable event.
