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.
"You got to go into them all with the same mindset and just give everything."
Maryland seeks its fourth all-time win against Penn State this Saturday.
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.