ESPN Sideline Reporter Was On Bourbon Street Late Tuesday Night

01/01/2025 04:16 PM

Tragedy struck in the French Quarter of New Orleans this Wednesday, as a man killed at least 10 people by driving a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street. Since the FBI is still investigating this horrifying act, the Sugar Bowl has been postponed.  

Well before this senseless act of violence took place, ESPN announced that Sean McDonough, Greg McElroy and Molly McGrath would be on the call for the Sugar Bowl. While that'll remain the case, it was revealed earlier today that McGrath was actually on Bourbon Street before Shamsud Din Jabbar took the lives of 10 innocent people. Despite posting a photo from Bourbon Street, she said she wasn't in the French Quarter when this deadly attack happened. 

"For those asking, I was safe in my hotel room watching the fireworks at midnight local time. Praying that our ESPN crew is safe," McGrath wrote on her Instagram Story. "Praying that the Notre Dame and Georgia players, staffs, and families are all safe. Praying that everyone here for the football game is safe. And finally, praying for everyone who lost their lives and who is affected by this horrific tragedy."

We're certainly glad to hear that McGrath is OK at this time. 

McGrath joined ESPN in 2016. She's undoubtedly one of the best reporters in college football. 

Whenever the Sugar Bowl takes place, McGrath will be on the sidelines doing what she does best. 

The Sugar Bowl has been postponed to Thursday, but an official start time has not yet been confirmed.

"Public safety is paramount," Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said. "All parties all agree that it's in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game for 24 hours."

Hundley said the Sugar Bowl is doing everything it can to "set up a safe and efficient and fun environment" for Thursday. 

Our thoughts are with those impacted by this truly evil attack. 

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