David Lighty said he's more interested in seeing Ohio State being No. 1 at the end of the season than now.

Duke's first loss of the season this week could pave the way for the Buckeyes to claim the No. 1 ranking if they can defeat Penn State on Saturday.

"It doesn't mean anything at all, really," Lighty said. "I've been No.1. I'll be happy. If I'm No. 1 at the end, I'll be excited."

Lighty was a freshman on the Ohio State team that was No. 1 in the final Associated Press poll of the 2006-07 regular season but ultimately lost to Florida in the NCAA championship game.