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The Delaware Blue Hens will face the Colorado Buffaloes at an elevation more than a mile above sea level.

Playing at high altitude presents challenges like reduced oxygen, which can impact athletic performance.

Delaware's coach Ryan Carty is using a science-backed approach to help players acclimate to the conditions.

Big 12 member Colorado is hardly the only major challenge the Blue Hens will face in their football game Sept. 6.

Delaware will be playing the Buffaloes more than a mile above sea level. Such elevation means less oxygen to breathe, which can undermine athletic performance and cause various physical woes.

Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. at Folsom Field in Boulder. FOX is airing the game nationally.

Delaware (1-0) beat Delaware State 35-17 in its opener wh

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