With the exception of these players, most of the team returned to play for the 2005 Texas Longhorns football team, including redshirt sophomore quarterback Vince Young. Therefore, expectations were high coming into the 2005 season.
While some players were absent, the majority of the team returned to compete on the 2005 Texas Longhorns football roster, with redshirt sophomore quarterback Vince Young among them. This led to high anticipation for the upcoming season.