Concerns about security ahead of the game have become a major concern. The Superdome, which is home to the New Orleans Saints, has a capacity of over 80,000.
“I will say that we want our community and our visitors to continue enjoying – there’s so much to enjoy about New Orleans. And we are going to make sure that our routes and the Superdome are safe today for the game.”
During a press conference on Wednesday morning, Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick seemed to indicate that the game would go on as scheduled.
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The horrific attack, which the FBI is investigating as an act of terror, took place as thousands of college football fans headed to the historic city for Wednesday night’s matchup at the Caesars Superdome.
Wednesday’s game is scheduled to kickoff at 8:45 p.m. ET.