Sugar Bowl Set to Proceed as Scheduled After Overnight Attack

Tragedy struck Bourbon Street in New Orleans in the early hours of January 1, 2025.

Police tape keeps people away from the scene of a crash that killed 10 and injured more than 30 on Bourbon Steet in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2025. | Marc Weiszer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The New Orleans police commissioner said Thursday morning that the Sugar Bowl between Notre Dame and Georgia will go-on as scheduled later this evening.

That was the initial belief but comes amid an investigation after the driver of a pickup truck plowed through the popular Bourbon Street in the early hours of the New Year, killing 10 and injuring at least 35.

With as many moving parts as there are in such a situation, that is obviously possible to change. The New Orleans Police Department and FBI are scheduled to hold a press conference where more will be known. That is set to take place at 11:00 a.m. CT.

Sugar Bowl Committee Releases Statement on Notre Dame vs. Georgia Game

A very somber morning in New Orleans after a tragic night on Bourbon Street.

New Orleans Police Department/FBI press conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. local time. pic.twitter.com/TieMjHfV98

— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) January 1, 2025

“The Sugar Bowl Committee is devastated by the terrible events from early this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. We are in ongoing discussions with authorities on the local, state, and federal levels and will communicate further details as they become available.”

WGNO Report of Sugar Bowl Game Workers

WGNO TV reports at 9:48 a.m. local time that workers who are expected on site at the Superdome tonight for the @SugarBowlNola have been told "not to show up for work at this time."

No word on whether this game will still be played tonight.

— Tom Noie (@tnoieNDI) January 1, 2025

We will continue to keep you posted at Notre Dame on Sports Illustrated as to any developments involving the Sugar Bowl.