Penn State celebrated its Fiesta Bowl victory into the new year after taking care of Boise State, but the world woke up to devastating news in New Orleans on the first day of the new year. An act of terror in the streets of New Orleans has led to the postponement of the Sugar Bowl to Thursday, which means Penn State will wait a little bit longer to learn who it will play next.
Georgia and Notre Dame are set to meet in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, with the winner advancing to the College Football Playoff semifinal in the Orange Bowl. Penn State earned its spot in the Orange Bowl with its New Years Eve quarterfinal victory over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl.
At least 10 people were confirmed killed and at least 30 others were injured in New Orleans when a truck crashed into a group of people on Bourbon Street early Wednesday morning as New Years celebrations were going long into the night. The armed suspect was shot and killed by police responding to the scene and the FBI is continuing its investigation into what it is classifying as an act of terror.
Given the heightened security concerns in the wake of this developing tragedy, it makes sense to push the football game back a day.
Penn State will face the winner of the Sugar Bowl next Thursday, January 9 in the Orange Bowl in Miami.