From Walk-On to Scholarship Snapper | Washington State Cougars Football News

Washington State Cougars Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 19, 2026 · 1m

Sean Bures, a high school football star who never imagined himself as a long-snapper, got his shot after his dad signed him up for a camp without asking. Despite zero experience, he made the finals and caught the eye of pros. Grinding through college camps and walk-on stints at Washington State, he earned his first game snap last season—and this offseason, he locked down the starting job. In a jaw-dropping twist, the new coach handed him a scholarship for 2026. FaceTiming his parents to share the news, he said their joy mirrored his own. Now, as a scholarship holder, he’s leading the Cougars’…