Officials have postponed the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans after a man drove his truck into a crowd in a suspected terrorist attack. The game will now take place on Thursday night for public safety reasons. The suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen from Texas, is dead. Notre Dame and the University of Georgia were scheduled to play in the game, which has been played since 1935. The teams will now play on Thursday with additional safety measures in place. The Sugar Bowl Committee expressed sadness over the events and are working with authorities on all levels. The University of Georgia Athletic Association confirmed the safety of their team members and expressed sadness over the violence. The FBI is investigating the incident, where at least 15 people were killed and over 30 were injured on Bourbon Street, a popular destination in the city. Authorities are providing live updates on the situation.
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Deadly truck ramming attack in New Orleans prompts postponement of Sugar Bowl
