Sugar Bowl Proceeds Tonight in New Orleans Following Tragic French Quarter Terrorist Attack

Sugar Bowl Proceeds Tonight in New Orleans Following Tragic French Quarter Terrorist Attack

By Marcus Bennett

January 1, 2025 at 06:57 PM

The Allstate Sugar Bowl will proceed as scheduled tonight at 8:45 pm EST in New Orleans' Caesars Superdome, despite a tragic incident in the French Quarter early New Year's morning.

Car crash damage in New Orleans

Car crash damage in New Orleans

At approximately 3:15 a.m. local time, a white pickup truck drove through Bourbon Street, resulting in 10 fatalities and over 30 injuries. The driver, who was killed in a subsequent police shootout, deliberately targeted New Year's revelers in what Mayor LaToya Cantrell has labeled a "terrorist attack." The FBI is currently investigating the incident.

Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick confirmed enhanced security measures are in place for tonight's College Football Playoff quarterfinal game between Georgia and Notre Dame. While authorities advise avoiding Bourbon Street, they encourage visitors and residents to continue their planned activities.

Game Details and Odds:

  • Kickoff: 8:45 pm EST
  • Location: Caesars Superdome
  • Teams: Georgia vs. Notre Dame
  • Spread: Notre Dame favored by 1 point

Other CFP Games Today:

  • Peach Bowl: Texas (-13.5) vs. Arizona State, 1 pm EST
  • Rose Bowl: Ohio State (-2.5) vs. Oregon, 5 pm EST
  • Penn State advanced yesterday with a 31-14 win over Boise St.

National Championship Odds (DraftKings):

  • Texas: +325
  • Ohio State: +340
  • Penn State: +425
  • Oregon: +450
  • Georgia: +600
  • Notre Dame: +650
  • Arizona State: +6000

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