Fashanu is one of 12 semifinalists for the award.
Maryland seeks its fourth all-time win against Penn State this Saturday.
"If high school coaches and players come here and have a good experience, and they tell their buddies that, then it lends to more guys wanting to come."
The Nittany Lions are ranked behind No. 1 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan in the first set of rankings.
Saquon Barkley was the lone bright spot for the Giants with 128 yards through 36 carries in their 13-10 loss to the Jets.
It was another hectic week for Penn State fans, who had plenty of things to say.