Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara passes during the first half against Maryland last Saturday in College Park, Md. (AP photo)

The Buckeyes (10-1, 8-0 Big Ten, No. 2 CFP) are favored to win today at the Big House by about a touchdown, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

That spread is a relative sign of respect for the Wolverines (10-1, 7-1, No. 5 CFP) based on recent results of the lopsided series.

Ohio State has won a school-record eight straight, one short of the series mark Michigan set from 1901-09, and 15 of the last 16 games.

Michigan seemed to get its swagger back this season.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh looks on during the first half against Maryland last Saturday in College Park, Md. (AP photo)

And like Ohio State, which almost annually has a lot at stake in the regular season finale, the Wolverines will have much more than bragging rights on the line for a change.

“It’s a playoff game,” said coach Jim Harbaugh, whose success overall at his alma mater comes with a glaring 0-5 record against the archrival Buckeyes. “It’s a rivalry game at the highest level.”

The winner earns the Big Ten East Division title, a spot in next week’s conference championship game and a path to the College Football Playoff with an opportunity to win it all.

The season will be spoiled for the loser no matter the bowl.

The Buckeyes, who are 23-0 in conference games under coach Ryan Day, are aiming for a fifth straight Big Ten title and sixth appearance in the conference championship.

Michigan, meanwhile, hasn’t ever won a Big Ten division title and it is mired in the program’s longest conference championship drought that dates to 2004.