DON BOSCO PREP (N.J.) (0-1)

AT 1. ST. THOMAS (2-0)

8 p.m., Friday.

St. Thomas Aquinas playing in a nationally televised game has been automatic the past few years.

The Raiders continue to wear down opponents with their size and physicality up front on both lines, which have led to a pair of dominant second halves against tough opponents.

I wouldn’t expect any less this week from a team already battle-tested twice against Class 8A contenders Miami Columbus and Cypress Bay.

Don Bosco Prep will be dangerous even after its 46-game winning streak was snapped last week against Gillman (Md.). But Aquinas’ talent should overwhelm another team with national status.

Andre’s pick: St. Thomas 28, Don Bosco Prep 20.

5. UNIVERSITY (3-0)

AT COCOA (0-1)

7 p.m., Friday.

University School scored a significant victory on its national TV debut in late August in Ohio.

But that won’t compare to the value of a win against Cocoa this week.

The Tigers are still regarded as one of the state’s best overall and a contender to win a state title this year in Class 4A. Plus, Cocoa has been eagerly awaiting a chance at redemption for two weeks since losing to Philadelphia’s St. Joseph Prep 16-7 on Aug. 31 in Orlando. Cocoa’s game against Hillsborough was rained out last week.

The Suns are coming off one of the highest-scoring quarters in state history, putting up 56 in the first against overmatched Archbishop Carroll.

University likely won’t get that many this week but should put up just enough to score a major win for its program.

Andre’s pick: University 34, Cocoa 33.

18. S. PLANTATION (2-0)

AT 12. HALLANDALE (2-0)

7 p.m., Friday.

Hallandale has been the most underrated team in Broward so far this season.

All the Chargers have done is beat Northeast, Blanche Ely (preseason) and Plantation. If Hallandale was in Class 7A, it would be halfway toward a playoff spot.

The Chargers have done it with some stingy run defense and forcing seven turnovers in its first two regular-season games.

The biggest challenge comes this week when South Plantation and UM commitment Alex Collins visit Hallandale.

Collins has run for 458 yards and five touchdowns already this season. And John Franklin has thrown a pair of touchdown passes.

Collins likely will run well, but this Hallandale defense can prove it’s for real if it continues to deny the end zone on a consistent basis.

Andre’s pick: Hallandale 17, South Plantation 14.

19. TARAVELLA (2-0)

AT 20. BLANCHE ELY (1-1)

7 p.m., Friday.

Blanche Ely won this meeting of eventual playoff teams last season at Taravella by three points. Both teams have a good chance of repeating playoff runs this season.

Blanche Ely beat Stranahan and hung tough for a bit with Miramar behind the leadership of talented quarterback Tyquan Fields, who has four touchdown passes.

Taravella is averaging 49 points per game in two games this season against Coral Glades and Coconut Creek.

But this will be the Trojans’ first test of the season.

Andre’s pick: Blanche Ely 24, Taravella 21.