For Michigan, it's very simple.
Win the remaining four games on the schedule and advance to the Big Ten championship game (Dec. 1) in Indianapolis for the first time in program history.
The Wolverines entered their off week at 7-1, 5-0 in league play. No one else is still unbeaten in conference. But there's still work left to do.
Here's a quick breakdown of what's in front of Michigan as a critical November hits.
Penn State (6-2, 3-2)
When: Saturday (3:45 p.m., ESPN)
Where: Michigan Stadium