ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Jim Harbaugh stared straight ahead Saturday afternoon and waited for another question about yet another loss to Ohio State.



He got a loaded one.



“Is it a talent gap?” Harbaugh was asked. “Is it a preparation gap? Is it a coaching gap? What is the biggest difference between you and Ohio State?”



The phrase “coaching gap” got Harbaugh’s attention, and he snapped his head around and stared for a split-second at the reporter asking the question.



“I’ll answer your questions,” Harbaugh said, “not your insults.”



“It wasn’t an insult,” the reporter said. “You’ve given up 118 points in two years.”



“They played really good,” Harbaugh said.



“That’s what I’m asking,” the reporter said. “What’s the biggest difference in the gap between you...