Fernando Mendoza is a champion. He’s also an idea man.

Asked during a 2024 podcast appearance what his idea would be for a bowl game, Mendoza suggested a game in Alaska.

“It’d be crazy — just the salmon and bears all around,” said Mendoza, before going on to win the Heisman Trophy and a national championship as Indiana’s quarterback.

Hey, nobody said it was a good idea.

Inspired by Mendoza’s blue-sky thinking, I’ve come up with a few postseason ideas of my own and revamped the playoff schedule.