Sugar Bowl between Georgia vs Notre Dame postponed after possible terrorist attack kills 15

The Sugar Bowl will see the Georgia Bulldogs take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Caesars Superdome, in New Orleans.

Sugar Bowl between Georgia vs Notre Dame postponed after possible terrorist attack kills 15

An attack killing 15 postponed the Sugar Bowl where the Georgia Bulldogs will take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Caesars Superdome (Image via X)

To start the new year, football fans were to see the Georgia Bulldogs take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome. However, a deadly attack in New Orleans forced officials to postpone the game.

To celebrate the New Year, folks gathered at New Orleans’ bustling French Quarter as it is known for its New Year’s Eve parties. But little did they know that many on Bourbon Street were in harm’s way. A white pickup truck navigated around police barricades and ran into a crowd of people.

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The run down killed 15 people and injured at least 30 more as revealed by the New Orleans government. The driver of said truck was killed in a firefight with police and the area was sealed off as investigators swept it to ascertain the threat situation.

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They ended up finding two IED’s in the area. On top of it, the most compelling evidence was when the white pickup truck sported an ISIS flag on its rear bumper. This led the FBI to release a statement where they claimed they were investigating this as an act of terrorism. In the immediate aftermath, Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley released a statement along with state officials.

Public safety is paramount. All parties agree it’s in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game for 24 hours.

Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said.

ESPN later reported that Caesars Superdome was to host the game on Jan 2nd at 4 p.m. ET. Reports also came out that both the Georgia Bulldogs and Notre Dame Fighting Irish teams were confined to their hotels. This attack comes after football fans dealt with one during Kansas City’s Super Bowl parade.

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Former college football star killed in attack ahead of Sugar Bowl

As officials continued their investigations, reports revealed details of the victims of the attack. One of those victims was former Princeton football player Martin Bech. His brother and TCU Horned Frogs wideout Jack Bech released this statement on X.

Martin 'Tiger' Bech, former Princeton Tigers kick returner was one of those killed in the New Orleans attack
Martin ‘Tiger’ Bech, former Princeton Tigers kick returner was one of those killed in the New Orleans attack (Image via X)

Love you always brother! You inspired me everyday now you get to be with me in every moment. I got this family T, don’t worry. This is for u.

Jack Bech said

Martin Bech spent three seasons with the Princeton Tigers. Ironically, he earned the nickname ‘Tiger’ for his efforts as a kick returner and wideout. He was working as a stock broker in New York and consequently was in New Orleans for the holidays.

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