Video Notes: UPDATE: Colorado Loses a 2027 Commit to Illinois Host: Miles Thompson (ColoradoVOCFB / Voice of College Football Network) Length: ~5:14 Date/Context: Quick update video following a commitment flip announced earlier in the day.

Colorado lost a recent 2027 running back commit, Stephen (Steen) Alexis, who flipped his commitment from the Buffs to Illinois just hours after a prior video discussing him. Miles emphasizes the fast-moving nature of modern recruiting, explains why the team is shifting video formats, and expresses confidence in the current and future RB room despite the loss. No hard feelings toward the player.

0:01 – 0:30

• Introduction and welcome to Buff Nation.
• Notes the recent format changes at VCFB due to the rapid pace of college football news.
• References the previous video on 2027 RB Steen Alexis that was posted that morning.

0:30 – 1:09

• Major Update: Stephen Alexis flipped his commitment to Illinois.
• Shows screenshot of Alexis’s announcement on Twitter/X (committed to Colorado just 9 days prior).
• Miles: “We’re not mad at Stephen Alexis… I’m never going to blame a kid for changing their commitment.”
• Highlights why they’re changing content formats — things evolve too quickly for traditional videos.

1:09 – 1:53

• Discusses implications and moves forward.
• Alexis was a 3-star (unranked initially), picked up 3-star rating around June 12, and received a small bump upon flipping to Illinois.
• Miles is not worried about the position: Strong belief in Kylin Bobo as the top 2027 target to fill the gap.

1:53 – 2:45

• Colorado has a solid pipeline of young running backs already on the roster.
• Names mentioned: Cam Newton (not yet listed on spring roster), among others.
• Philosophy: Don’t get overly attached to commits/rankings in today’s recruiting world.
• Players may still enter the transfer portal even after signing/on campus.
• Wishes Alexis the best.

2:45 – 3:57

• Quick look at current Colorado RB roster (spring roster from Colorado’s website):
  • Richard Young
  • Kalin Taylor
  • Damen Henderson
  • Michael Welch (now a junior)
  • Bryce Hicks
  • Others not fully listed on the site (e.g., Cam Newton).
• Running back position will be a huge focal point in Brennan Marion’s offense.
• Overall optimism about the RB group for the next couple of years.

3:57 – 5:14

• Reiterates: Don’t hate on the kid — recruiting moves fast.
• Thanks fans for support on the recent Drew Sap interview; plans more player/commit interviews.
• Solicits viewer feedback:
  • Thoughts on Stephen Alexis flipping?
  • Good/bad for the Buffs?
  • Opinions on the modern recruiting landscape and frequent flips.
• Call to action: Like, comment, subscribe, follow @mileshighbuffs on X.
• Will post more quick updates as news breaks.

• “Things change really fast… hence why I’m here now to just kind of quickly talk about what the implications of this are.”
• “I still feel very good about Kylin Bobo.”
• “You can never get too stuck on players in today’s modern recruiting world.”
• “It’s exactly why we’re changing things up here.”

• Tone: Positive and level-headed. Focuses on resilience and depth rather than dwelling on the loss.
• Recruiting Context: Classic example of 2027 cycle volatility — even recent commits aren’t locked in.
• Buffs RB Outlook: Remains strong with current roster talent + high confidence in Kylin Bobo as the primary 2027 replacement.
• Content Strategy: Miles is leaning into shorter, timely update videos because of how quickly stories change.

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