The Allstate Sugar Bowl will proceed as scheduled tonight at 8:45 pm EST in the Caesars Superdome, despite a tragic incident in New Orleans' French Quarter earlier today.

At approximately 3:15 a.m. local time, a white pickup truck drove down Bourbon Street, striking multiple pedestrians celebrating New Year's Eve. The attack resulted in 10 fatalities and over 30 injuries. The driver was killed in a subsequent shootout with police.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has labeled the incident a "terrorist attack," and the FBI has launched a terrorism investigation. President Biden condemned the violence in a written statement, expressing condolences to the victims' families.

Game officials and law enforcement have confirmed the Georgia versus Notre Dame matchup will proceed as planned. New Orleans Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick assured that security measures are in place for the game while advising visitors to avoid Bourbon Street.

Current Sugar Bowl odds show Notre Dame as a one-point favorite against Georgia. The game is part of the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, with the winner advancing to the semifinals. Other playoff games today include:

• Peach Bowl: Texas (-13.5) vs. Arizona State (1 pm EST)
• Rose Bowl: Ohio State (-2.5) vs. Oregon (5 pm EST)

National Championship odds (DraftKings):

• Texas: +325
• Ohio State: +340
• Penn State: +425
• Oregon: +450
• Georgia: +600
• Notre Dame: +650
• Arizona State: +6000

Penn State has already secured their semifinal spot with a 31-14 victory over Boise State yesterday.

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