Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, a Republican, pushed for the Sugar Bowl College Football playoff game set for New Orleans to be delayed another day following the New Year's Day terrorist attack that killed at least 15 people and injured dozens of others.
The game between the University of Georgia and Notre Dame at Caesars Superdome was originally scheduled for Wednesday night but pushed to 4 p.m. ET on Thursday following the attack.
Murrill told NBC News on Wednesday night that she wanted to delay the game until Friday.
"Not my decision, but I would like to see it delayed at least another day," Murrill said. "If they asked my opinion, I would tell them that."
A driver identified by the FBI as Shamsud-Din Jabbar flew an Islamic State group flag in the pickup truck he used to plow through Bourbon Street as New Year's revelers celebrated at about 3:15 a.m. CT on Wednesday about a mile away from the stadium. Jabbar was shot and killed by police after opening fire on them during the attack.
Murrill added she believes "that the community is safe," emphasizing the law enforcement presence in New Orleans.
Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said Wednesday afternoon during a news conference that after consulting with ESPN, which is broadcasting the game, and other parties, postponing the game until Thursday is "in the best interest of everybody and public safety."
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