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.
"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."