The Nittany Lions will need more from their tight ends and depth pieces with the redshirt sophomore unlikely to play against Maryland.
Our staffers unanimously believe the Nittany Lions will win on Saturday in College Park.
The award is presented to the nation's top quarterback in college football.
Penn State will open its Big Ten play at home for the second time in 15 years.
Fashanu is one of 12 semifinalists for the award.
Maryland seeks its fourth all-time win against Penn State this Saturday.