The festive atmosphere surrounding the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans was silenced by tragedy early Wednesday morning as at least 10 people were killed and as many as 30 people were injured when a man drove a pickup truck into a large crowd of people on Bourbon Street.
The incident happened around 3:15 a.m., according to the city’s emergency responders, a little over 16 hours before the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Georgia Bulldogs were scheduled to kick off in a College Football Playoff semifinal at the Caesars Superdome about a half mile away.
Sugar Bowl officials have not commented on whether the tragedy and the resulting investigation will impact tonight’s game.
Notre Dame vs. Georgia preview
Coach Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will meet coach Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs in the Sugar Bowl for the right to advance to the College Football Playoff semifinal.
Notre Dame earned a 27-17 victory over in-state rival Indiana at home to earn a spot in the quarterfinal round.
Quarterback Riley Leonard has completed 217 of 325 pass attempts this season for 2,293 yards, 17 touchdowns and six interceptions. Leonard also rushed for 751 yards and 15 touchdowns for the Irish. Running back Jeremiyah Love had 142 carries for 1,057 yards and 16 touchdowns this season.
Georgia did not play last week after beating Texas to win the SEC Championship game on Dec. 7. For being one of the four highest-ranked conference champions, the Bulldogs earned a first-round bye.
Starting quarterback Carson Beck will not play for the Bulldogs after having surgery for an elbow injury. He declared for the NFL draft on Saturday.
Gunner Stockton is expected to start against Notre Dame. Stockton completed 12 of 16 pass attempts for 71 yards and an interception after replacing Beck in the SEC title game. Running back Trevor Etienne rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns to help lead Georgia’s offensive attack.
Here’s what you need to know for the Sugar Bowl, including highlights, updates and score:
When is Sugar Bowl between Notre Dame and Georgia?
The Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Georgia Bulldogs kicks off at 8:45 p.m. at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
How to watch Notre Dame and Georgia in Sugar Bowl
The Sugar Bowl game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Georgia Bulldogs will be televised nationally on ESPN.
Live streaming is available on Fubo, which has a free trial.
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It’s Sugar Bowl time! The highly anticipated matchup between two college football powerhouses is finally here. The game will be televised on ESPN at 8:45 PM ET, so make sure to grab your favorite snacks and settle in for an exciting night of football.
The current odds have the underdog team as a 7-point favorite, making this game even more intriguing. With both teams boasting impressive records and talented players, this matchup is sure to be a closely contested battle.
As for picks, it’s always tough to predict the outcome of a game like this. Both teams have shown they have what it takes to come out on top, so it could really go either way. However, if forced to make a pick, I’d lean towards the underdog team pulling off the upset and covering the spread.
No matter who you’re rooting for, the Sugar Bowl is sure to be a thrilling game that you won’t want to miss. So grab your friends, place your bets, and get ready for a night of high-stakes football action.
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