The Superdome in New Orleans, set to host a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game between Georgia and Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl, was placed on lockdown for security sweeps after a devastating incident occurred nearby. A truck plowed into a New Year's crowd about a mile away, resulting in the loss of 10 lives and leaving over 30 individuals injured.
As a precautionary measure, individuals with offices in the Superdome, including officials associated with the Sugar Bowl and Sun Belt Conference, were instructed not to report to work until further notice. Despite the lockdown, there was no immediate indication that the Sugar Bowl, scheduled to commence at 7:45 p.m., would be delayed.
