Sugar Bowl in New Orleans Begins with Moment of Silence for Victims of New Year’s Massacre

Mar. 15, 2025

A view of Caesars Superdome prior to the 91st Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 02, 2025 in New Orleans.Photo:Jonathan Bachman/Getty

Jonathan Bachman/Getty

College football fans have paid tribute to the victims of thedeadly terror attackin New Orleans on New Year’s Day that left15 people dead.

In the video, game attendees and police officers could be seen bowing their heads in silence. Photos captured at the event even showed some players kneeling on the turf and bowing their heads during the moment of silence. Afterwards, chants of “U.S.A.” rang out, according toFox News.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish eventually took the win against the University of Georgia, 23-10, according to the outlet. The team is scheduled to move forward in the College Football Playoffs to play against No. 6 Penn State.

Davis Sherwood of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish kneels before the 91st Allstate Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome on Jan. 02, 2025 in New Orleans.Jonathan Bachman/Getty

The game was originally scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Jan. 1, but was postponed to the next day due to the attack, which happened in the early hours of the morning.

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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrate with the trophy after a 23-10 victory against the Georgia Bulldogs during the 91st Allstate Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome on Jan. 02, 2025 in New Orleans.Jonathan Bachman/Getty

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry also toldFox & Friendsthat security at the game would “be tight” following the attack and said they “have all confidence that we’re gonna put this game on.” He added, “The Superdome is completely secure. Again, the FBI continues to pour resources into the state."

Fans of Notre Dame and the UGA line up to enter the Caesars Superdome prior to the 91st Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 02, 2025 in New Orleans.Chris Graythen/Getty

Chris Graythen/Getty

Meanwhile, University of Georgia’s president Jere W. Morehead noted that one of the university’s students was also“critically injured”in the attack and was “receiving medical treatment.” He then extended his “gratitude to all the first responders” who responded to the tragedy.

source: people.com