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Michigan marches closer to Big Ten title game, potential playoff berth

PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Jim Harbaugh declared it a goal before the season even started. His players have not been shy about what they want out of 2018.

Now, after a 42-7 win over Rutgers on Saturday, fourth-ranked Michigan is a step closer to the Big Ten championship game.

But in order for the Wolverines to qualify for the Dec. 1 game in Indianapolis, they must first clinch the Big Ten East. That could be done one of two ways: an Ohio State loss at Maryland and Michigan win over Indiana on Saturday, or Michigan winning its next two games.