I get your point but there’s 4 teams that are 9-3 in the SEC so the Music wouldn’t have much of a choice unless they took LSU 8-4 who has a lot of bowl tradition with Nebraska.With the exception of the Citrus, the bowls don't really pick.
The bowls work with the conferences and teams to try and create compelling matchups. The SEC does it this way too.
That's why I don't think the Music City will work out. You could have a ranked, 9-3 team from the SEC that will raise hell playing a 6-6 team.
Mayo and Pinstripe are a higher tier than the Rate. I think we draw more interest than Rutgers and Minnesota. But both gace plated in the Pinstripe recently.
Also heard Michigan has more alumni in New York than what they actually have in their own state. So Michigan would be a better draw for the Pinstripe than Nebraska..