A Moment of Silence Held Ahead of Postponed Sugar Bowl
A moment of silence was held Thursday ahead of the 91st Sugar Bowl to honor the victims and those impacted following Wednesday’s attack in New Orleans.
Postponement of the Game
The 2025 Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame was slated for a Wednesday evening kickoff at the Caesars Superdome, home of the NFL’s New Orleans Saints. However, it was postponed by a day due to concerns of public safety and national security following the pickup truck attack in the city earlier in the day that left 14 dead, as well as the suspect.
Reason for Postponement
“We have been in consultation with ESPN, with the College Football Playoff, with the Southeastern Conference, with the University of Georgia, with Notre Dame, all parties, and all agree that it’s in the best interests of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game for 24 hours,” Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said Wednesday.
Security Measures
Caesars Superdome is about a mile’s walk from the location of the truck incident. Security personnel was increased in and out of the stadium. A helicopter circled overhead.
New Kickoff Time
Kickoff time Thursday was moved to an earlier 4 p.m. ET start, with Wednesday’s time initially scheduled for 8:45 p.m. ET.
College Football Playoff Semifinals
The Bulldogs and Fighting Irish are fighting for a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals, where the winner will meet the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl.
Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl Matchups
The Orange Bowl is slated for Thursday, Jan. 9. On the other side of the bracket are Ohio State and Texas, which will be the Cotton Bowl matchup set for Friday, Jan. 10.
Conclusion
The postponement of the Sugar Bowl was a necessary measure to ensure public safety and national security following the tragic events in New Orleans. The game will now take place on Thursday, with kickoff at 4 p.m. ET.
FAQs
Q: Why was the Sugar Bowl postponed?
A: The game was postponed due to concerns of public safety and national security following the pickup truck attack in New Orleans.
Q: What is the new kickoff time for the Sugar Bowl?
A: The new kickoff time is 4 p.m. ET on Thursday.
Q: What are the College Football Playoff semifinals matchups?
A: The Sugar Bowl features Georgia and Notre Dame, while the Orange Bowl features the winner of the Sugar Bowl against Penn State. The Cotton Bowl features Ohio State and Texas.
Q: When are the Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl taking place?
A: The Orange Bowl is set for Thursday, Jan. 9, while the Cotton Bowl is set for Friday, Jan. 10.
