The Sugar Bowl, originally scheduled for Wednesday night, has been moved to Thursday following a fatal attack on Bourbon Street that left 10 dead and over 30 injured. A driver plowed a vehicle into a crowd before engaging police in a gunfight. The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential act of terrorism.
The Sugar Bowl , originally scheduled to take place Wednesday night at New Orleans ’ Superdome, has been postponed to Thursday following a deadly attack on Bourbon Street early Wednesday morning. The decision was confirmed by the Sugar Bowl committee during a press conference, after initial plans to proceed with the game were reconsidered.
Morehead has expressed his condolences and support to the student’s family, while the university works to support its community in the aftermath of the tragedy.RELATED: UGA student critically injured during attack on Bourbon Street in New OrleansNotre Dame released a statement expressing sympathy and confirming that none of their students or staff have been reported injured. Both schools are in close communication with local authorities as the investigation and recovery efforts continue.
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