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."
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.