College football fans are going “USA!” » chant after a minute of silence for the victims of the New Orleans attack

College football fans showed their patriotism Thursday afternoon at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.

Before Notre Dame and Georgia played their College Football Playoff quarterfinal at Caesars Superdome, there was a moment of silence for those killed and injured in the terrorist attack in New Orleans on the day of the year.

More than a dozen people were killed and many others injured when Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a truck through a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.

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The national anthem is performed before the 2024 Sugar Bowl semifinal playoff game between the Texas Longhorns and the Washington Huskies at Caesars Superdome. (Stephen Lew/USA Today Sports)

After the moment of silence was held inside the Caesars Superdome, the crowd erupted in shouts of “USA!” » songs.

The singing of the national anthem followed with a large American flag covering the turf.

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The terrorist attack led to the postponement of the Sugar Bowl, which determines who will face No. 6 Penn State in a College Football Playoff semifinal.

Authorities opened Bourbon Street hours before Thursday's game, at which Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry was in attendance.

Fans pass through security as they enter the fan zone at the Caesars Superdome before the Sugar Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dill Butch)

“Security is going to be increased,” Landry said during an appearance on “Fox & Friends.” “We are all confident that we are going to host this game. The Superdome is completely secure. Once again, the FBI continues to pour resources into the state.”

Many reacted to this senseless act of violence, including Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, who spoke to his team about what happened.

“The first part of this meeting was crying and praying for our country,” he said during an appearance on ESPN.

The field before a game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Georgia Bulldogs at Caesars Superdome. (Stephen Lew/Imagn Images)

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“In the most difficult times, the culture of any program, of a nation, is revealed. I am confident that we will rally around the city of New Orleans and support all the victims and families who have been affected today.”

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