ESPN caught some heat after failing to broadcast the playing of the national anthem before the Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff game. The game was played in

ESPN has faced significant criticism for failing to air the national anthem before the Sugar Bowl, a College Football Playoff game held in New Orleans. The game, which was delayed by nearly 24 hours following a devastating terrorist attack that claimed over a dozen lives,

Prior to the Sugar Bowl between Notre Dame and Georgia – following a one-day delay due to the New Year’s Day terrorist attack – the fans in attendance paid tribute to those impacted by the tragedy. The national anthem was also a notable moment,

Just a few minutes before kickoff of the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame, a stirring rendition of the national anthem played at Caesars Superdome.

Football fans were disappointed that ESPN did not show the national anthem or the moment of silence before the Sugar Bowl.

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The network decided to skip the national anthem before the Sugar Bowl, a decision that generated some controversy.

The network came under fire over not broadcasting two moments on its Sugar Bowl broadcast a day after a terror attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 people and injured over two dozen more.

ESPN received a ton of criticism for not showing the national anthem before the start of the Sugar Bowl. It was supposed to be a unifying moment for a city that just dealt with a terrorist attack. It was then reported that ESPN didn't show the national anthem due to a timing issue.