LARAMIE, WYO. >> The University of Hawaii football team was without three defensive linemen, including two starters, for Saturday night’s game against Wyoming.

Defensive tackle Viane Moala, nose tackle Samiuela Akoteu and defensive end Tevarua Eldridge were suspended for violating team rules. Head coach Nick Rolovich said the suspensions were for only one game, and the three would be eligible to return for the coming weekend’s game against Colorado State at Aloha Stadium.

Moala and Akoteu were listed as starters in the news release UH circulated on Tuesday and in the lineups distributed to media at Saturday’s game.

Defensive coordinator Legi Suiaunoa did not blame the loss on the missing players.

“That’s part of the game,” Suiaunoa said. “You have 105 guys on the squad, and travel 66. If one can’t go, the next has to step up. It’s part of the game whether they’re injured or not playing for something. A sign of a good football team is one that develops depth.”

Zeno Choi started at defensive tackle and Penitito Faalologo opened at nose tackle. Max Hendrie received extra reps at defensive end.

Allen sidelined for final quarter

Left tackle Dejon Allen, who departed in the fourth quarter with an undisclosed ailment, indicated he will be available to play against Colorado State.

Because of the thin air, the Rainbow Warriors shuffled their offensive line. Chris Posa played both tackle positions. Fred Ulu-Perry played right guard, right tackle and center. Offensive tackle Matt Norman was used as a tight end in the so-called jumbo package.

Rain never showed, chilly temps stayed

The anticipated storm did not materialize, although the Warriors still had to endure Laramie’s breath-seizing elevation of 7,220 feet — as displayed on a sign and flashed on the scoreboard — and the chilly weather.

“We thought it would be raining,” slotback John Ursua said. “We were ready for whatever weather came. … We can’t blame the outcome (on the altitude).”