SEC commissioner speaks out on Sugar Bowl postponement amid New Orleans attack as fans, pundits weigh in

The FBI provides an update on the suspected New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans.

Wednesday's Sugar Bowl game between Georgia and Notre Dame was postponed following the deadly attack in New Orleans, which killed at least 10 people.

SEC Commissioner Greg Sanky released a statement saying the decision was made in the best interest of public safety. 

"The decision to postpone tonight's Sugar Bowl was made in the best interest of public safety. Lives were tragically lost last night and we are appreciative that public officials and law enforcement agencies continue to work with great diligence to ensure the safety of the New Orleans community," Sankey said. 

The University of Notre Dame and president Robert A. Dowd released a statement, praying for the safety of those impacted. 

The University of Georgia president Jere W. Morehead put out a statement as well. 

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Emergency services attend the scene on Bourbon Street after a vehicle drove into a crowd on New Orleans' Canal and Bourbon Street, Wednesday Jan. 1, 2025.  (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

The FBI is currently working to determine "the subject's potential associations and affiliations with terrorist organizations," after an ISIS flag was found in the truck. Weapons and a potential IED were located inside the suspect's vehicle and other potential IEDs were also located in the French Quarter. 

Some college football fans and pundits on social media were divided about the decision to postpone the game in the wake of the tragedy. Some fans have agreed with the decision to postpone the game, while others expressed outrage.

Fox Sports panelist Rachel Nichols expressed support for the postponement in a post on X. 

"Glad the