LAS VEGAS — Andy Dalton threw three touchdown passes to lead No. 12 TCU past UNLV 44-14 tonight.

The Horned Frogs (9-1, 6-0) take a five-game winning streak into its game at No. 10 Utah on Thursday night, a potential showdown for first place in Mountain West Conference.

UNLV (3-6, 0-5) lost its fifth straight.